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Receive an update on juvenile diversion programs; Adopt the change in name of the Juvenile Day Reporting Center to the Youth Achievement Center; and Allow for alternative hours of operation
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Director of Probation recommends the Board of Supervisors receive an update on juvenile diversion programs, and adopt the change in the name of the Juvenile Day Reporting Center to the Youth Achievement Center, and allow for alternative hours of operation.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
As the Board is aware, the Department has increased its efforts to divert youth from formal juvenile justice intervention. By partnering with several community-based providers, youth are provided services to address their delinquent behavior. The Department operates three diversion programs: the Juvenile Community Accountability Program (JCAP), the Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction program (MIOCR), and the Felony/Misdemeanor Diversion program. The Probation Department contracts with Alternative Restorative Communities to operate its JCAP program, where assigned arbitrators work with the youth and the parent in addressing the delinquent act committed by the youth while holding them accountable for their behavior. The JCAP program also includes a victim restoration component where the youth is able to apologize to the victim for their actions. The MIOCR program focuses on youth with identified mental health needs who are engaged in delinquent activity. An assigned probation officer and mental health clinician work with the youth, school, and parent to provide case management and support to address untreated mental health issues. The felony and misdemeanor programs are geared towards those youth who commit a felony or misdemeanor offense and in lieu of a petition being filed with the Juvenile Court, the youth is offered treatment services and expected...
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