Models for Change Publications (California, Indigent Defense Action Network)

Pennsylvania and MacArthur's Models for Change: The Story of a Successful Public-Private Partnership

05/08/2013 02:34 PM

May 3, 2013 | Robert G. Schwartz | PUBLICATIONS

At the heart of the Models for Change story in Pennsylvania is the partnership between the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee (JJDPC), Pennsylvania's state advisory group (SAG). This monograph highlights some of the ways that Pennsylvania's SAG combined people, vision and dollars with those of Models for Change. It shows how the Foundation identified and collaborated with a key state agency to improve Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system. THe JJDPC and Models for Change supported many separate lanes on the highway of reform, but some of those lanes merged to create a smoother, faster pathway to common goals.

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Measurable Progress: A Summary of Illinois Juvenile Justice Reforms

04/25/2013 10:07 AM

Oct 1, 2012 | Various | PUBLICATIONS

This report summarizes some of the key changes in juvenile justice law, policy and practice that have taken place in Illinois during the period 2005 – 2012. These changes have accelerated over the life of the project and include a reduction in secure confinement and greater reliance on community-based alternatives, improved strategies and tools for juvenile justice planning and decision-making at both the state and local levels, expanded juvenile court jurisdiction, and extensive legislative and practice changes around issues as diverse as data collection and analysis, transfer, screening and assessment, indigent defense, restorative justice, diversion, and sentencing.

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Illinois Leaders Perspective

04/25/2013 10:00 AM

Apr 1, 2012 | Various | PUBLICATIONS

The goal of the Illinois Models for Change1 Fast Forward project was to hear and learn from a range of influential state leaders on how they view the current state of juvenile justice in Illinois, their ideas on where additional progress is needed, and their thoughts on how best to accomplish the work that remains to be done.2 This report summarizes the results of a series of semi-structured interviews conducted with dozens of individuals representing a diverse range of institutions and organizations, including members of the judicial, executive and legislative branches of government as well as private agencies, associations and organizations.

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Clark County Truancy Program: Mental Health Screening Protocols - Administering MAYSI 2

04/02/2013 10:48 AM

Nov 11, 2009 | Jodi Martin | PUBLICATIONS

Protocol incorporating MAYSI-2 screening into the Clark County Truancy Program intake procedure.

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Guidelines of Instructing Youth Prior to Administration of a Mental Health Screening Tool

04/02/2013 10:27 AM

Aug 18, 2009 | Valerie Williams, Thomas Grisso | PUBLICATIONS

This document was created to assist juvenile justice personnel when introducing youth to a mental health screening tool as part of an intake process.

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A Template for Written Reports of Pre-Disposition Psychological Evaluations

04/02/2013 10:22 AM

Aug 17, 2009 | Perry Hill, Laura Goodwin, Thomas Grisso | PUBLICATIONS

This document is a model outline for psychologists or psychiatrists to report the results of their evaluations of youth in delinquency cases involving assessment questions of disposition after adjudication.

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Louisiana Juvenile Justice System Screening & Assessment & Treatment Services Survey

04/02/2013 10:12 AM

Sep 28, 2009 | Stephen Phillippi | PUBLICATIONS

To find alternatives to formal processing and incarceration, to have more Evidence-based community services available for youths in LA and their families, and to use data analyses and other research to identify and implement appropriate interventions.

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Responder Program Development Manual (Summit County, Ohio)

04/02/2013 10:03 AM

May 6, 2011 | Judge Linda Tucci Teodosi, William P. Kannel | PUBLICATIONS

This Responder Program Manual was developed out of the work that Ohio has been undertaking as part of their work in the Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network. It is meant to serve as a guide for future responder style programs.

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Connecticut School Based Diversion Initiative Manual

04/02/2013 09:56 AM

May 29, 2009 | Vicki Spriggs | PUBLICATIONS

This manual summarizes the major activities of the Connecticut School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI) and is intended to aid communities in developing their own school-based diversion programs with the goal of diverting youth with mental health needs who experience behavioral health concerns and crises in the school from entering the juvenile justice system.

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10 Steps for Implementing Mental Health Screening

04/02/2013 09:50 AM

Oct 9, 2009 | Thomas Grisso | PUBLICATIONS

The document provides 10 essential considerations for juvenile justice agencies planning mental health screening to support programs and placements.

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Training Module--Mental Health Screening with the MAYSI-2 for Juvenile Probation Power Point Slides

04/02/2013 09:36 AM

Feb 8, 2011 | Valerie Williams, Samantha Fusco | PUBLICATIONS

The purpose of this powerpoint is to train staff in probation on the background, history, administration, and use of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-2. This powerpoint can be used for both initial training and booster trainings in probation.

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Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument --Version 2 Training Video Instructions

04/01/2013 02:11 PM

Sep 14, 2009 | Shannon M. Maney | PUBLICATIONS

This document provides a summary of the MAYSI-2 Training Video and instructions for obtaining the video.

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A Template for Profiling Detention Centers Regarding Mental Health Services

04/01/2013 01:59 PM

Aug 17, 2009 | Valerie Williams, Thomas Grisso | PUBLICATIONS

This document was created for use as a survey tool. The information gathered provides a description of a detention center's daily operations, programs, and use of mental health services, including the use of screening and assessment tools.

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Screening and Assessment Tools Database

04/01/2013 01:29 PM

Aug 17, 2009 | Richard Rondeau | PUBLICATIONS

The database was created to standardize the process of collecting and reviewing literature about screening and assessment tools designed for use with juvenile justice-involved youth.

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Review of Evidence-Based and Promising Risk/Needs Assessment Tools for Juvenile Justice

04/01/2013 01:21 PM

Aug 18, 2009 | Gina M. Vincent | PUBLICATIONS

This document assembles four reviews of risk/needs assessment tools for use in juvenile justice or designed for young offenders in general.

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Probation Diversion Questionnaire

04/01/2013 12:54 PM

Sep 25, 2009 | National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice | PUBLICATIONS

To collect process/implementation data on the probation-based diversion program being implemented in Texas.

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School-Based Diversion Questionnaire

04/01/2013 10:25 AM

Sep 25, 2009 | National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice | PUBLICATIONS

To collect process/implementation data on the school-based diversion program being implemented by the MH/JJ Action Network states.

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Intake Based Diversion: Strategic Innovations from the Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network

04/01/2013 10:17 AM

Apr 1, 2011 | The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice | PUBLICATIONS

This report provides a detailed update and summary on the work of the MH/JJ Action Network's intake-based diversion strategic innovation group. The intention of the Action Network's Front-End Diversion Initiative is to divert youth with mental health related disorders away from adjudication in order to link youth and their families to formal or informal services and supports in the community.

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Law Enforcement-Based Diversion: Strategic Innovations from the Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network

04/01/2013 10:02 AM

Apr 1, 2011 | National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice | PUBLICATIONS

This report provides a detailed update and summary on the work of the MH/JJ Action Network's Law Enforcement-based Diversion Strategic Innovation Group. While standard Crisis Intervention Team training is offered to most police officers, it focuses primarily on response techniques for adults, not adolescents. To address this void, the MH/JJ Action Network and the three participating states (Colorado, Louisiana and Pennsylvania), working with the Colorado Regional Community Policing Institute (CRCPI) and other national experts, expanded the existing CIT strategy by creating a supplemental, 8 hour training curriculum- Crisis Intervention Teams for Youth (CIT-Y).

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Workforce Development: Strategic Innovations from the Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network

04/01/2013 09:56 AM

Apr 1, 2011 | National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice | PUBLICATIONS

This report provides a detailed update and summary on the work of the MH/JJ Action Network's Workforce Development Strategic Innovation Group. Recognizing the need for comprehensive mental health training for juvenile justice staff that can be easily adapted for use at different points of contact, the Models for Change Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network developed the Mental Health Training Curriculum for Juvenile Justice (MHTC-JJ) to fill this gap.

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Family Involvement Resource Inventory: An overview of resources for family, youth and staff

04/01/2013 09:44 AM

Sep 5, 2012 | National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice | PUBLICATIONS

This Family Resources Inventory was compiled to assist the Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network States in the identification of publications and resources that address the barriers families and caretakers may face when a youth is involved in the juvenile justice system, and provide them with advocacy tips and information on how best to navigate the intricacies of the justice system. In addition, there are resources geared toward juvenile justice staff and policymakers that can assist in the reformation of policies and procedures to address barriers between families and the justice system and improve how systems interact with family and youth.

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School-Based Diversion: Strategic Innovations from the Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network

04/01/2013 09:39 AM

Apr 1, 2011 | National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice | PUBLICATIONS

This report provides a detailed update and summary on the work of the MH/JJ Action Network's School-Based Diversion Strategic Innovation Group. The four participating states (Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio and Washington) developed school-based diversion initiatives that target youth with mental health needs who are at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system.

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Washington Defender Association, Beyond Juvenile Court: Long-Term Impact of a Juvenile Record

04/01/2013 09:26 AM

Nov 9, 2011 | www.defensenet.org, WDA@defensenet.org | PUBLICATIONS

The information in this booklet is intended for use by public defense attorneys, their juvenile clients, and their clients’ parents in Washington State. It is not comprehensive. It is meant as a starting point for defenders and juveniles to understand the hidden penalties that may occur after juvenile court adjudications and can follow juveniles into adulthood. Juvenile respondents and their parents should understand the potential civil and other consequences of an adjudication and always should consult with an attorney before they plead guilty in juvenile court.

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Florida Guidelines for Attorneys who Represent Children in Delinquency Proceedings

04/01/2013 09:16 AM

Nov 9, 2011 | Rob Mason | PUBLICATIONS

These guidelines address the specific roles and responsibilities of an attorney appointed or retained to defend a child in a delinquency case. They are intended to serve as a guide for an attorney’s performance in delinquency proceedings and to contain a set of recommendations to assist attorneys in providing quality representation for children. The guidelines may also be used as a training tool.

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Protocol for Competence in California Juvenile Justice Proceedings

04/01/2013 08:57 AM

Nov 10, 2011 | Rey Cheatham Banks | PUBLICATIONS

This protocol is intended as a tool for the development of such procedures in cases where competence may be an issue. It incorporates Supreme Court and California case law, and existing statutory law. Where no specific provisions exist in current law, the protocol offers suggestions or approaches that may be adapted to local practice, resources and inter-agency relationships.

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