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Post-Dispositional Detention in Virginia
April 2008
Prepared by the Virginia Detention Association of Post-Dispositional Programs - VDAPP
Post Dispositional Program Overview
Legislative History, Virginia’s Post-D Programs, Program Standards, Objectives and Goals
Code of Virginia §16.1-284.1 establishes Virginia’s Post Dispositional Programs
A sentence imposed on a juvenile offender by a judge (usually in lieu of commitment to a state facility and with recommendations by a Treatment Team) for up to 180 days in a secure detention facility, during which time the juvenile must participate in facility-based and/or community-based services for his/her rehabilitation.
Post-D Legislative History
1985:House Bill 1417 – established post-dispositional detention and prohibited the pre-dispositional placement of juveniles in adult jails
1991:Statewide Task Force on detention issues – revised Board standards, requiring separate services for post-d detainees
1994:DYFS Post-Dispositional Study – examined post-d utilization (10-day, 30-day, and up to 180 days); Six-month post-d placements represented 24% of all post-d placements
1999:Commission on Youth Study on Post-D – comprehensive examination of post-d programs and utilization, resulting in House Bill 669 (died in Senate Courts of Justice)
2000:Senate Bill 66 (incorporated components of HB 669) – amended §16.1-284.1 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2002
2001:House Bill 1753 – further amended §16.1-284.1 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2002
2002:Amended Code Section 16.1-284.1 becomes effective 2005:Post-d Detention Programs licensed and certified by DJJ – 18 programs;
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History of Expansion
FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04_____________ FY05_______.Rappahannock 21 to 80 Highlands 20 to 30 Blue Ridge *40 Shenandoah Valley 32 to 55 Virginia Beach* 90 James River * 60 Piedmont* 20 Chesterfield 33 to 90 Newport News 40 to 110
W.W.Moore 30 to 60 Prince William 40 to 72 Roanoke 48 to 81
* denotes a new facility
Detention Capacity FY94-FY06 Pre-D Vs. Post-D
Post-D Detention Capacity
Southwest Virginia:
Lynchburg (8) New River Valley (8) Roanoke (10) WW Moore in Danville (12) Highlands (7)
Post-D Detention Capacity
Northern Virginia:
Blue Ridge in Charlottesville (10) Fairfax (15) James River in Powhatan (20) Loudoun (8) Northern Virginia in Alexandria (10) Northwestern in Winchester (13) Rappahannock in Stafford (10)
Post-D Detention Capacity
Eastern/Tidewater:
Chesapeake (20) Chesterfield (10) Merrimac (15) Newport News (20) Norfolk (16) Virginia Beach (15)
Highlights of Statutes and Standards
Must be at least 14 years of age Interests of the juvenile and the community require
secure custody for rehabilitation No violent juvenile felonies Not eligible if released from the custody of DJJ within
the last 18 months No credit for time served Assessment for “appropriateness” conducted by the
facility
EXCLUSIONARY OFFENSES
• Capital Murder• First or Second Degree Murder• Lynching• Aggravated Malicious Wounding• Felonious Injury by Mob• Abduction• Malicious Wounding• Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer• Felonious Poisoning• Adulteration of Products• Robbery• Carjacking• Rape• Forcible Sodomy• Object Sexual Penetration
Highlights of Statutes and Standards
If eligible for state commitment, must receive suspended commitment to DJJ
Suspended commitment imposed if juvenile fails to comply with program
Thirty day review hearings or upon request for good cause shown
Facility’s program must meet all standards set forth by the Department
Highlights of Statutes and Standards
Licensed and Certified by the Board of Juvenile Justice – including capacity
Written agreement with the Court Services Unit delineating roles and responsibilities
Written Post-D Program policies and procedures (i.e., treatment objectives, criteria for acceptance and termination)
Written policies, procedures, practice regarding reasonable utilization of the facility – both pre-d and post-d
Highlights of Statutes and Standards
Individualized Service Plan within 30 days of placement describing:• strengths and needs of resident• resident’s current level of functioning• goals, objectives, strategies• projected family involvement• projected date for accomplishing each
objective
Highlights of Statutes and Standards
Structured program of care including provision of social services and written daily schedule
Policies regarding resident participation in outside employment and/or community-based services and activities
Examples of Post-D Program Services
Case Management Individual and Family Therapy Group Counseling addressing the following topics:
Anger Management Substance Abuse Empathy Enhancement Life Skills
Education: Academic (diploma or GED) Vocational
Community Service Employment Community Outings Home Passes
“Key Components” in developing a Post-D Program
Cooperative relationship with judges, court service units, service providers
Designated Post-D housing and staff Qualified and Driven Post-D Coordinator Continuum of facility-based and community-based
services/resources Strong Educational Component – ideally a dedicated Post-D
teacher or GED-prep instructor Solid case management component Transitional/aftercare component that is tied to and consistent with
what was “learned” in secure setting Built-in Evaluation Component Well-Conceived Program that is also fluid, flexible, and
evolutionary
Release and Transition Planning
Mental Health Transition Plans(6 VAC 35-180)
Implementation date was January 1, 2008 Applies to all residents placed in Post-Dispositional
Programs or released from DJJ and identified as having a recognized mental health, substance abuse, or other therapeutic treatment need
The goal is to ensure implementation and continuity of treatment and services in order to improve short- and long-term outcomes
The CSU and Detention Center enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the public agencies required to participate
Implementation of MH Transition Plans
At least 90 days before a juvenile’s scheduled release, a Post-D representative / qualified mental health professional identifies the resident as needing ongoing services
If the resident has an identified diagnosis and/or is currently receiving medication treatment for a mental illness he/she meets criteria
Recommended services are identified, to include medication management, outpatient counseling and substance abuse counseling
Participants in this meeting include, but are not limited to, the juvenile, parents, Post-D Coordinator, mental health professional and probation officer
Implementation of MH Transition Plan, continued
The PO then takes on the role of coordinating the Community Transition Plan Meeting at least 30 days prior to the resident’s release
The Mental Health Transition Plan is developed at least 10 days before release, to include specific services provided, persons responsible for implementation of services, a timeframe for services, and funding sources
During post-release supervision, the service providers must provide at least monthly progress reports
Every 90 days thereafter, the plan is reviewed and progress is assessed
School Re-Enrollment
School Re-enrollment: The Code of Virginia through §22.1-17.1 established the responsibility of the Board of Education, in cooperation with the Board of Correctional Education to promulgate regulations for the re-enrollment in the public schools of youth who have been in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). These regulations require a re-enrollment plan for each youth who is of school attendance age or is eligible for special education services. Detention is included.
School Re-enrollment Plans
Required for any juvenile who has been detained for thirty days or longer
Juveniles returning to the community as well as those being committed to DJJ
Students who have obtained their GED are exempt
Plan should be completed thirty days prior to the student’s release from custody
Re-enrollment Plan Components
Student support services needed to promote the student’s successful re-entry to public school, such as counseling services
Anticipated dates and timelines for scheduled release to the receiving school division or for court review of the case
Establishment of school placement upon release Contact information of representatives
responsible for the re-enrollment plan
Post Dispositional Program Philosophy and Evaluation
“Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make
for our children.”
Sitting Bull
Every presentation should have at least one inspirational quote…
Post Dispositional Program Philosophy, Systems of Care and Program Evaluation
Performance Measurement and Evidence Based
Practices
Mental Health and Other Child
Welfare Services
Core Values & Guiding Principles
Child Centered and Family Oriented
System of Care Philosophy
Core values of the system of care philosophy specify
that children and family services should be
community based, child centered and family focused,
culturally and linguistically competent. Comprehensive Individualized Coordination at all system delivery levels Youth and families as full partners Emphasis on early identification and intervention
Post Dispositional Programs around the state…
18 different program operate in distinct localities where response to and services for juveniles and families are developed in a collaborative nature, reflecting input and involvement from mental health, schools, social services, juvenile justice and other systems.
Virginia Detention Association of Post Dispositional Programs (VDAPP) meets quarterly to review and discuss best practices and evidence based program interventions and treatment.
VDAPP is currently collecting data to assist in program evaluation and assessment.
Because of these efforts, Virginia’s Post Dispositional Programs meet the social and cultural needs of children and families in their communities AND incorporate standard intervention, public safety and treatment practices.
VDAPP
The Virginia Detention Association for Post-Dispositional Programs (VDAPP) was developed in 2003
Members consist of Post-D Coordinators from throughout the state as well as Treatment Specialists, Post-D Therapists, etc.
Meetings are held quarterly throughout the state Accomplishments include: legislative input, development of
standardized forms and Post-D Acceptance and Discharge Data (PDADD), coordination of our first VDAPP-sponsored training today
Goals include: collaboration and sharing of program goals, services, forms, policies; legislative communication; ongoing discussion of best practices; united data collection; and ongoing training
VDAPP Officers
Melinda Jarvis (Virginia Beach), President Sara Jones (Merrimac), Vice President Pam Jeffries (Lynchburg), Treasurer Tammy Kruger (New River), Secretary
Average Length of Stay per Court of Jurisdiction
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Average Length of Stay
Court of Jurisdiction
Average Length of StayCourt of Jurisdiction TotalLynchburg 48King William 55Montgomery Co 79.66666667Caroline 83Orange 83Grayson Co 87Hanover 90Williamsburg 94.33333333Franklin Co. 114.5King George 117Albemarle Co 117Newport News 129.5454545Spotsylvania 134Radford City 136Essex 138Carroll Co 138.5Northumberland 142Virginia Beach 143Bedford 151Fairfax County 151Louisa 157Campbell 157King and Queen 161Charlottesville 174Roanoke City 178Charlotte 179Amherst 179Roanoke Co. 179Grand Total 129.704918
Mental Health History and Admissions
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Inpatient & Outpatient
Inpatient
Outpatient
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Inpatient & Outpatient 1 1 2 2
Inpatient 1 1
Outpatient 2 3 4 2 3 3 3 5 2
Other 1
None 1 2 1 3 2 2 4 2 9
BRJD RVDC LRJDC RDH VBJDC NRVJDH FCJDC MC NNJDC
Residents
Detention Center
Mental Health History
Average Age at Entry: Detention Facility Average = 16.2
15.2
15.4
15.6
15.8
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16.8
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Total 15.79571429 15.834 15.84333333 16.04333333 16.06 16.2925 16.644 16.72 16.92428571
FCJDC RDH MC LRJDC NNJDC BRJD RVDC VBJDC NRVJDH
Average Entry Age
Detention Facility
Most Serious Offense at Time of Placement
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Total 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 9 13 19
Burglary Other
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Total Admissions
Type of Offense
Resident Risk Level and Family Functioning
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Some Disorganization
Major Disorganization
No Problem 1 1 1
Some Disorganization 1 17 11
Major Disorganization 2 11 17
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Number of Residents
Risk Level
Family Functioning
Average Number of Petitions Prior to Entry, Resident Risk Level & Gang Status
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Suspected Member
Identified Gang Member
None 4 8.714285714 9.631578947
Suspected Member 13.33333333 17.8
Identified Gang Member 9.25 18
low medium high
Average of Prior Petitions
Risk Level
Gang Status
Educational Program Enrolled
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20
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Total
Total 1 1 2 4 5 5 7 10 24
Community College
Enrolled Home School
Enrolled ISAEP
ISAEP IEP Diploma Obtained GED Other GEDRegular Diploma
Number of Residents
Education Program During Program
Type of Program Services
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Total 1 2 3 4 6 20 26
Family Counseling
Substance Abuse Life Skills NA/AA Empathy TrainingAnger
ManagementIndividual
Counseling
Total Residents
Type of Program Service
Type of Community Activity
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Total 1 2 10 14 17 18
School Other Community Service Home Visits None Group Outings
Number of Residents
Type of Community Activity
12 Month Re-offense Rates for DJJ Agency Programs and Community Alternatives
(Virginia DJJ Data Resource Guide FY2007)
Re-arrest Reconviction Re-incarceration
2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2004 2005
Substance Abuse Treatment Needed 53.6% 51.0% 44.8% 42.4% 37.7% 29.3% 26.2%
Hanover JROTC 15.2% 35.5% 20.5% 15.2% 35.5% 12.1% 25.8%
Virginia Wilderness Institute 40.5% 32.4% 28.2% 31.0% 27.0% 21.4% 18.9%
JCC Releases 52.1% 49.5% 43.0% 41.7% 36.7% 28.7% 25.6%
Probation Placements 35.7% 35.7% 36.2% 25.9% 26.6% NA NA
Post Dispositional Detention with Programs
42.9% 46.6% 49.6% 33.9% 35.7% 17.5% 15.9%
Thanks to the dedicated staff at Virginia’s Detention Centers who help collect this data in addition to performing their regular job duties.
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