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The LINK – Fall 2006
This issue of CWLA’s juvenile justice newsletter includes a lead article on deviant peer contagion and another on promoting youth involvement in decision-making and public policy development. This one includes more information on the Cook County JAC described above. ++++++++++ Evaluation of an Illinois School-Based Probation Program Jackson County, Illinois was awarded a three-year grant to develop and operate a school-based probation program for juvenile probationers. This program evaluation summary highlights the lessons learned and offers suggestions for jurisdictions interested in implementing a school-based probation program. 4 page pdf file. ++++++++++ Stress Among Probation and Parole Officers and What Can Be Done About It Newly released NIJ Research for Practice bulletin explores the causes and effects of stress and identifies promising practices used in nine sites. Researchers found a number of major benefits from stress reduction programs, including cost savings to the agency, improved job performance, and increased safety for staff and the public. 17 pages. Downloadable. ++++++++++ Juvenile Probation in Fresno, California At this site you might want to take a look at the police/probation teams. Campus Police/ Probation Teams (PPT) closely monitor and supervise juvenile probationers within designated schools. The program also is actively involved in developing and operating a spectrum of intervention and/or diversion programs. Other programs of interest: pre-disposition EM and Juvenile Traffic Court. Take a minute at look at the proposed Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus too. Based on a master plan, the campus will encompass at one location all the functions and services required of a juvenile justice system. With pictures. ++++++++++ Juvenile Probation – King County Superior Court The King County (Seattle), Washington juvenile probation department web pages include the following sections: ++++++++++ Juvenile Probation in Livingston County, Michigan Juvenile Probation in Howell , Mich. offers a panoply of community based, counseling based, and substance abuse based services and programs. I find first offender programs particularly interesting and there are some here that caught my attention: - Drawing Assignment – Designed for young or low functioning juveniles. A series of 12 assignments to be done within a specific period of time. Helpful to the probation officer.
- Offense Booklet - a series of seven essays in which the juvenile examines the consequences of his or her actions.
- Straight Talk – firesetter prevention program. Parent attendance mandatory.
- Sylvan Learning Center – Assistance for juveniles with problems in reading and math. The juvenile is eligible to receive up to 96 hours of specialized tutoring and instruction at no cost to the juvenile or to the family.
++++++++++ Juvenile Probation in Maricopa County , Arizona Click above to read about the services and responsibilities of juvenile probation in Phoenix , Arizona . To read detailed descriptions about the JIPS (Juvenile Intensive Probation Service), JCOP (JIPS Community Outreach Program), and VIPS (Violators of Intensive Probation Services) programs click here. ++++++++++ Probation Department of the Week: Cook County, Illinois Juvenile probation in Chicago has a menu of programs in place ranging from alternatives to detention to BARJ initiatives. Under New Programs take a look at the Art Therapy and Female Offender Services Program. Take a look at the Family Reunification Program in the Program Innovations section and Evening Reporting Centers in the Detention Alternative Initiatives section of the site. You will find links to all these pages in the column on the left side of the page. ++++++++++ Juvenile Probation Department, Court of Common Pleas, Lehigh County , Pennsylvania - An interesting menu of probation programs including Lifeline Theater and College Mentoring Program |
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