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Discussion Items
Introduction
Intake and Case Services Staff
Division of Juvenile Justice
Intake
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Department Organization and Overview
Rachel Rios
Administrator
Minh Nguyen
Intake and Court Liaison
– Department Organizational Shift
Department Organizational Shift
Anna Olivas
Intake & Court Liaison – Reform Shift
– Population Shift
Bob O’Neil
Intake & Court Liaison
Melissa Pitts
Intake & Court Liaison
Eleanor Silva
Intake & Court Liaison
Josie Slonski
Intake and Court Liaison
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DJJ Current Practices
– Commitments to DJJ
– Intake Process
Case Services Section
(916) 262‐1521
– Treatment Services & Programs
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Question & Answer
August 14, 2008
Department Organization & Overview
Department Organization & Overview
Department Organization & Overview
Prior to July 2005:
Prior to July 2005:
Department Organizational Shift
California Youth Authority (CYA)
Youth and Adult Correctional
Agency (YACA)
to
Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
Department Organization & Overview
CYA
Department Organization & Overview
CDC
Department Organization & Overview
DJJ Facilities
In July 2005:
• Current Facility Population –
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approx. 2,200
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CYA
CDC
Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation (CDCR)
DJJ
DAI
Juvenile
Parole
Board
Facilities
Programs
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Parole
– 6 Facilities & 2 Camps
• Preston
• Northern California Youth Correctional Center
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– N.A. Chaderjian
– O.H. Close
O.H. Close
• Ventura – Ventura Camp – Male & Female
• Southern Youth Correctional Reception Center & Clinic
• Heman G. Stark Pine Grove Camp
• Pine Grove Camp
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DJJ -- Facilities and Camps Locations
Department Organization & Overview
DJJ Parole Offices
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– 12 Parole Offices
• Northern Region Headquarters
Pine Grove Y.C.C.
Pine Grove
Department Organization & Overview
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• O.H. Close Y.C.F.
Bakersfield
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Central Valley
Oakland
Stockton
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Reform Shift
• Southern Region Headquarters
Ventura Y.C.F &
Camp
Camarillo Southern Youth
Correctional Reception
Center & Clinic
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Heman G. Stark
Y.C.F.
Chino
Covina/East Los Angeles
L.A. Metro/Gang Services/Watts
Inland Parole
San Diego
San Fernando Valley
South Coast
Norwalk
Department Organization & Overview
Department
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& Overview
Reform
• Consent Decree Consent Decree – 11/04
• Remedial Plans
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– Education
– Sexual Behavior Treatment
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– Wards with Disabilities
Wards with Disabilities
– Medical
– Mental Health
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– Safety and Welfare
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Reform
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Revised Acceptance/Rejection Criteria
Implementation of a security classification system
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Enhanced staffing/smaller living unit sizes and shifting of population
shifting of population
Development of new programs and the implementation of new treatment modalities in p
conjunction with national experts
Improvements to the Mental Health Programs
Increased number of teachers and reduced classroom sizes
Implementation of Wards with Disabilities Program
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Department Organization & Overview
Population Shift
Senate Bill 81/Assembly Bill 191
Senate Bill 81/Assembly Bill 191
Senate Bill 81/Assembly Bill 191
Population Shift
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been referred to DJJ for a less serious offense or f
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crime other than those listed in WIC 707(b) or PC 290(d)(3) will remain under the jurisdiction of the
290(d)(3) will remain under the jurisdiction of the local counties.
Population Shift
Population Shift
Welfare and Institutions Code §733
This is part of the fundamental shift of keeping lower level offenders close to home near local treatment
level offenders close to home near local treatment services and their families. There are 4 major components of SB81
9WIC 733
9WIC
733
9WIC 731.1
9WIC 1766(b)
9WIC 1767.35
As of September 1, 2007, Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) intake for non‐707(b) offenders will be stopped.
DJJ can only accept a youth whose most recent offense alleged in any petition is
recent offense alleged in any petition is described in Welfare and Institutions Code 707(b), or in Penal Code 290(d)(3).
707(b), or in Penal Code 290(d)(3).
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Senate Bill 81/Assembly Bill 191
Senate Bill 81/Assembly Bill 191
Population Shift
Welfare and Institutions Code § 731.1
Population Shift
A f S t b 1 2007
As of September 1, 2007, county probation t
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departments can petition the Juvenile Court to have non‐707(b) youths’ DJJ commitments recalled. The committing court will have the “option” of recalling ll h
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some, all, or none of the commitment orders for non‐707(b) offenders that are in Facilities or on ( )
Parole.
Counties are not mandated to take back non‐707(b) Counties
are not mandated to take back non 707(b)
offenders that are currently in DJJ Facilities. Conceivably, they can choose individual wards to return to the county of commitment.
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DJJ Current Practices
Commitment Process
Welfare and Institutions Code § 1766(b)
Also beginning September 1, 2007, as non‐707(b)
non
707(b) youth currently housed in DJJ youth currently housed in DJJ
facilities reach parole readiness, they will be released to the supervision of county
be released to the supervision of county probation departments, not DJJ Parole.
DJJ Current Practices
Commitments to DJJ
• Juvenile Court
– WIC WIC §§704 704 ‐‐ Diagnostic
– WIC WIC §§1752.15 1752.15 ‐‐ Emergency Housing
– Commitment
• Adult Court
– WIC WIC §§707.2 707.2 ‐‐ Diagnostic
– WIC WIC §§1731.5(c) 1731.5(c) ‐‐ State Prison with Housing at CYA
– WIC WIC §§1731.5(a) 1731.5(a) ‐‐ Commitment From Adult Court
DJJ Current Practices
Commitments to DJJ
DJJ Current Practices
Jurisdiction/Confinement/PBD
Commitments to DJJ - Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction – Age 21, 25 or 2 years from court action
Age 21 Confinement Time – Set by court
Parole Board Date – Set by DJJ
Age 25
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Or
2 years from date of commitment.
Senate Bill 81/Assembly Bill 191
Population Shift
Welfare and Institutions Code §
§ 1767.35
All non 707(b) offenders whose Parole is
All non‐707(b) offenders, whose Parole is suspended, cancelled or revoked, will be returned to the custody of the county of d
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commitment.
DJJ Current Practices
Commitments to DJJ
Mental health -- 44% of males and 59% of females have
relatively serious emotional or psychological problems
90 % of both male and female wards have an identifiable
mental disorder
Single
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parent homes -57% of DJJ wards grew up in single parent homes;
Less than 30% lived with both parents; And
13% did not live with either parent
Gang affiliation -- 2 out of 3 DJJ wards and parolees claim
gang affiliation
DJJ Current Practices
Commitments to DJJ - Confinement Time
• Maximum period of confinement is set by the court.
• 731b must be considered when the court sets 731b must be considered when the court sets
maximum confinement time to avoid future litigation.
• Pre‐sentence credits must be addressed on the Court Order and indicate whether or not
the Court Order and indicate whether or not they are applied to the reduced term of confinement.
confinement
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DJJ Current Practices
Commitments to DJJ
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Treatment Services and Programs
Projected Board Date and Category
Programs and services currently
provided to youth within DJJ
Facilities
• Title 15, Sections 4951‐4957, provides the guidelines for setting a youth’s Projected Board Date and Category.
Category
Treatment Services & Programs
Intake Process
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• Projected Board Date (or Parole Consideration Date) = Most recent sustained offense that carries time.
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Category = Most serious sustained offense
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– Cost to County
– Parole Board Composition
Parole Board Composition
Treatment Services & Programs
Treatment Services & Programs
First 24 Hours
‰ Livescan, DNA and Registration per Department of
Justice
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Phone call to family
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Individual gang interview
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Initial Medical Screening
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Medical Evaluation/Exam
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Treatment Services & Programs
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Administrative Committee Review/Program Placement
‰ Individual Treatment Plans are developed for each ward
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Final Plan is sent to committing court judge and Probation
Ward Information Network (WIN) Database review
Warrants check
Review of academic test results
Review
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In-person interview with youth
SYCRCC (Norwalk)
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Ventura (for females)
Intake Process
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Psychological Evaluation (all youth)
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Initial Screening in first 24 hours
Complete health examination within 7 days
Follow up treatment established
Follow-up
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASES)
English Language Arts (ELA)
Math Diagnostic
Holland Vocational Inventory
California English Language Development Test (CELDT) for
students whose primary language is not English
Special Education Tests as applicable
Treatment Services & Programs
Intake Process
Case file review
Ward Information Network (WIN) Database review
Warrants check
Review of academic test results
Review of any other reports available
In-person
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interview with yyouth
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Treatment Services & Programs
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Academic Evaluation
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High scores on both of above result in psych appt and
possibly
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y suicide watch
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Preston (Ione)
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Initial Suicide Risk Screening Questionnaire (SRSQ) is
administered
Casework Assessment
‰ This assessment results in the development of Clinical Assessment
Assessment,
utilized as a starting point for treatment for the youth’s term in DJJ.
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Intake Process
Intake Process
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Intake Clinic Locations
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Measures risk for suicide, depression, thought disorders, anxiety, anger,
violence and substance abuse.
Weinberger Adjustment Inventory (WAI)
Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI)
Youth Self Report (YSR)
Voiced Diagnostic Interview Schedule (V-DISC) for children
Drug Experience Questionnaire (DEQ)
Additional Psychological Evaluations (when needed)
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Full psychological evaluation
Psychiatric review for medication
Screening for placement in a special program
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Sex Offender Referral Document
Notation may be made in Field File alerting staff to watch for certain
behaviors
Core Treatment Groups
Youth’s Introduction to Treatment
Values
Victim Awareness
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Relationship Skills
Casework/Journal Assignments
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“What Got Me Here”
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“Gangs – The Choice is Yours”
Maintaining
Positive Change
Handling Difficult
Feelings
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“Responsible
Responsible Thinking”
Thinking
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“Introduction to Myy Individual Change
g Plan”
Getting the Right
Job
Family
Dynamics
Substance
Abuse
Personal Inventory
& Life Skills
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Treatment Services & Programs
Education/Employability
Education: A right, not a privilege (W&I Code 1120.1)
– Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) W
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(WASC)
accredited
– School District concept (W&I Code 1120.2)
School District concept (W&I Code 1120.2)
– California Education Authority (CEA)
– Special Education Services
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– Offer GED (last 6 months of stay) when age appropriate and a diploma is out of reach
– Work Experience with clearance that doesn’t interfere with education
– Vocational Training opportunities vary by site depending Vocational Training opportunities vary by site depending
on the credentialed staff available at those sites
95% male; 5% female
95%
male; 5% female
29.2 month average stay
Average Age at admission 17
Average Age at admission 17
10th grade at entry
Lack core credits
Lack core credits
Reading level at entry @ grade 6
23% Need Special Education Services
23% Need Special Education Services
19% of those requiring Special Education Services are Emotionally Disturbed and require more intensive service
Treatment Services & Programs
Specialized Programs
Sexual Behavior Treatment Programs
Average length of program: 24 months
Average length of program: 24 months
• Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
• Mental Health Treatment Programs
Mental Health Treatment Programs
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Treatment Services & Programs
• Sexual Behavior Treatment Programs
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Treatment Services & Programs
• 5 Residential Programs
– O.H. Close
O H Close
– N.A. Chaderjian
– Heman G. Stark (2 programs)
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– Southern Youth Correctional Reception Center
• Screening and Placement Process
– Sex Offender Referral Document (SORD)
– Placement Process/Priority for WIC 727.6
– Consideration of ACT, Jurisdiction, PBD
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Treatment Services & Programs
Treatment Services & Programs
Sex Behavior Treatment Programs
Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Counseling Groups
– Sex Offender Group
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– Large Group
– Resource Group
– Individual Counseling
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– Treatment Homework
Anticipated Enhancements
– Standardized Assessments
– New Curricula
– Standardized Outpatient Program
– Additional Psychologists
– Research Components
– Additional Programs/Lower Living Unit Populations
Average length of Program/6 months/Curriculum Based
Average length of Program/6 months/Curriculum Based
• 5 Residential Programs
– DeWitt Nelson
DeWitt Nelson
– O.H. Close
– N.A. Chaderjian
– Ventura
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– Heman G. Stark
Treatment Services & Programs
Education/Employability
• Ward Incentive Program
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• Program credits earned by positive progress in the Core Program – Treatment, Education/Employability, Core Program –
Treatment Education/Employability
and Behavior
• Evaluated at Case Conference Reviews with the Treatment Team • Ward Incentive Levels (A,B and C) averages provide positive incentives and an opportunity to measure iti i
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the ward’s ability to demonstrate sufficient insight and behavioral change toward rehabilitation
Treatment Services & Programs
Sex Behavior Treatment Programs
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Staffing
– Psychologist
– Senior Youth Counselors
– Youth Counselors
– Parole Agent
– Caseworker/Supervising Casework Specialist
– Program Administrator
Program Administrator
Program Components
– Orientation Phase – treatment concepts; TC; expectations (28 weeks)
– Core Program – intense exploration of offense behavior (40 weeks)
– Relapse Prevention – interruption of assault cycle plan (20 weeks)
– Transition Phase – non‐residential and parole preparation (8 weeks)
Treatment Services & Programs
Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Screening and Placement Process
ee g a d ace e t ocess
• Sc
– Drug Experience Questionnaire (DEQ)
– Projected Board Date
Projected Board Date
– Disciplinary Actions
• Staffing
– Senior Youth Counselors
– Youth Counselors
Youth Counselors
– Treatment Team Supervisor
– Parole Agent
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Treatment Services & Programs
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Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
• Program Components
– Change Company Journals
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– Hazelden
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• Inside Out – Anger Management
• Beat the Street
• 12‐Steps
Relapse Prevention
• Relapse Prevention
– Gordon Graham
• On Solid Ground
• Short Term Substance Abuse Program
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– 120 Day Program
– Parole Violators
Treatment Services & Programs
Mental Health Treatment Programs
Residential Programs
Residential Programs
• Specialized Counseling Programs (SCP)
– Sub‐acute, rehabilitative, residential counseling enriched program
• N.A. Chaderjian
• Preston
• Ventura
• Heman G. Stark
Treatment Services & Programs
Mental Health Treatment Programs
In‐Patient Mental Health Programs
• Correctional Treatment Center
– Acute in‐patient psychiatric unit for youth of any cute pat e t psyc at c u t o yout o a y
age that are a danger to self, danger to others, or gravely disabled due to a serious mental disorder
– Designed for short term stabilization
Designed for short term stabilization
– Department of Mental Health granted DJJ a license to operate under Title 22 guidelines
– Heman G. Stark
– Bed capacity of 11 Treatment Services & Programs
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Mental Health Treatment Programs
Three Levels of Care
*Admission and placement is prioritized based on youth’s current need.
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– Outpatient
– Residential
– In‐patient
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Screening Process
– Treatment Needs Assessment (TNA)
– Special Program Assessment Needs (SPAN)
– Voice Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (V‐DISC)
Staffing for all Mental Health Programs
– Psychiatrist
– Psychologist
– Psychiatric Technicians
– Case Managers/Supervising Case Manager
– Senior Youth Counselor
Senior Youth Counselor
– Youth Counselors
– Education Staff
Treatment Services & Programs
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Mental Health Treatment Programs
Residential Programs
• Intensive Treatment Programs (ITP)
Intensive Treatment Programs (ITP)
– Sub‐acute, rehabilitative, mental health treatment program for the mentally ill youth in need of intensive therapy
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N.A. Chaderjian
Preston
Ventura
Heman G. Stark
Southern Youth Correctional Reception Center & Clinic
• Intensive Behavior Treatment Program (IBTP)
– Youth with both serious mental health disorders and aggressive/violent behavior
• Preston
• Bed capacity of 20
Bed capacity of 20
Treatment Services & Programs
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Mental Health Treatment Programs
Treatment Services & Programs
Mental Health Treatment Programs
Outpatient Services
• Services that are provided to youth discharged from residential programs or to any youth requiring consultation, mediation management, assessments, crisis evaluations, etc.
Treatment Services & Programs
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Mental Health Treatment Programs
In‐Patient Mental Health Programs
• Immediate Care Facility (ICF)
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– In‐patient psychiatric program which provides 24 hour nursing and clinical services t youth of any age
– Average stay 4 or more months
– Focus is to stabilize self destructive behavior/decrease symptoms of serious mental illness
– Staffed by Department of Mental Health, but Staffed by Department of Mental Health but
located within DJJ @ SYCRCC
– Bed capacity of 20 Question & Answer
In‐Patient Mental Health Programs
• Contracted Psychiatric Beds
– Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital in Ventura (males Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital in Ventura (males
and females, all ages)
– Behavior Health Center, Alhambra Hospital in Rosemead (males, age 18 or older)
– MOU with Department of Mental Health for 10 beds statewide
beds statewide
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
revised 6-29-07
Division of Juvenile Justice Intake Process
This information is accurate as of the date printed. A new update will be published by September 2007, at which time this update will expire.
Each youth committed to the Division of Juvenile Justice begins their term at one of three Facility Clinics, where a comprehensive
assessment process and treatment plan is completed. This procedure takes approximately 45 days, after which the youth is transferred
to a long-term treatment program. There are 3 facilities statewide which conduct theses assessments:
Facility
Location
Bed Capacity
Preston Youth Correctional Facility
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility
Southern Youth Correctional Reception Center & Clinic
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Ventura
Norwalk
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70
First 24 hours
Fingerprinting, palm printing, blood/saliva/urine testing and registration are completed to meet Department of Justice requirements. Youth
are given a phone call to advise family of their status and location. An individual gang interview is conducted to identify population safety
issues (may be up to 72 hours at some facilities). Medical, dental and/or mental health screening for conditions which require immediate
evaluation and treatment is conducted by a Registered Nurse (RN). Height, weight, vital signs and visual acuity are analyzed.
Mental Health Intervention Program
An initial orientation and Suicide Risk Assessment Questionnaire (SRSQ) are completed within one hour [in cases of multiple
simultaneous admissions the youth remain under constant observation in the intake area until they have completed the process including
the SRSQ]. A Critical Factors Assessment Form (YA 8.371) is completed to assist in identifying immediate mental health needs. High
scores on these two assessments prompt the scheduling of an immediate appointment with a psychologist, and may initiate the youth’s
placement on crisis watch or suicide watch. A Casework Specialist (CSW), an advanced-degree clinically trained staff will oversee the
st
Youth Correctional Counselors working with these youth for the 1 10 – 14 days during the completion of the Treatment Needs
Assessment.
Medical Evaluation
Within one hour after arrival, newly committed youth receive a full health screening by a Registered Nurse (RN) which includes a personal
interview relative to health history covering medical, dental and mental health components. Vital signs are recorded. In the case of
multiple simultaneous admissions the youth remain under constant observation in the intake area until the nurse has completed the
screening. Youth who arrive on prescribed medications are evaluated immediately for the need to continue the medication/s and
necessary medications are immediately ordered and begun. Youth with urgent health problems are evaluated by a clinician immediately
or after hours the nurse consults with the on-call practitioner for advice and if needed referral to an emergency department.
Youth receive a complete history and physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner within 7 days of arrival. During the
physical exam females have a breast exam, Tanner staging of sexual maturity and when appropriate receive a pap smear [generally the
first PAP smear is performed 3 years after onset of vaginal sexual activity], Males have their Tanner stage determined and a genital
examination including testicular exam is completed. Immunizations are reviewed and administered as applicable. Lab testing is
conducted to check for contagious diseases including HIV (with consent), pregnancy, and any other conditions necessitating chronic care
(e.g. diabetes, asthma etc.). Medical History data are reviewed during the physical examination, and follow-up treatment established as
necessary. A Dental examination with classification of dental needs, plus cleaning, and dental x-rays are performed during the intake
process. Necessary dental treatment is begun although it may continue after transfer to the youth’s permanent assigned facility.
Academic Evaluation
Every youth is given a series of tests to measure academic aptitude in language arts and mathematics. The following tests are utilized:
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Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASES)
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English Language Arts (ELA)
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Math Diagnostic
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Holland Vocational Inventory
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California English Language Development Test (CELDT) for students whose primary language is not English (as applicable)
Additionally, there are numerous tests used for special education purposes by the school psychologists, language, speech and hearing
specialists and resource specialists. The process of completing a new Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is begun for those identified at
commitment as in need of special education services. Youth without an IEP designations are observed in the school setting. Those
exhibiting academic and/or behavioral difficulties are referred to the School Consultation Team for further assistance.
INTAKE AND COURT SERVICES UNIT
4241 Williamsbourgh Drive Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95823
PROGRAM INFORMATION
revised 6-29-07
Division of Juvenile Justice Intake Process
This information is accurate as of the date printed. A new update will be published by September 2007, at which time this update will expire.
TREATMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS
I. Psychological Testing
New commitments, recommitments, diagnostic cases, contract cases, adult prison commitments under age 18 and parole violators are
administered a battery of psychological tests to measure risk levels for any one of the following 7 areas: suicide, thought disorders,
depression, anxiety, anger, drug abuse and violence. The tests are administered by a trained proctor, with the oversight of a psychologist.
The five nationally validated assessment instruments utilized are:
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Weinberger Adjustment Inventory (WAI)
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Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI)
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Youth Self Report (YSR,
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Voiced Diagnostic Interview Schedule (VDISC) for children, and
•
Drug Experience Questionnaire (DEQ)
The tests are scored and analyzed by computer software. The results are printed as a detailed treatment needs profile. The profile is
forwarded to the assigned Casework Specialist (CSW). The CSW does an initial review and forwards those profiles indicating elevated
levels in any one of the 7 aforementioned areas to a Psychologist for triage. The CSW also conducts a second SRSQ within 2 weeks
after arrival. Data gathered from these instruments is utilized for research and assessment of treatment outcome measures.
II. Additional Psychological Evaluation
Depending on what assessment scales are elevated, the youth may be referred for a full psychological evaluation, a psychiatric review
for medication, screening for placement in a special program (e.g., mental health, sex offender or drug), or a notation may be made in the
Field File alerting the receiving facility to watch for certain behaviors or problems. Offenders with sex-related offenses or behaviors will
be administered a Sex Offender Referral Document screening. This tool identifies the level of treatment need for the offender in this area
III. Psychosocial Assessment
The CSW conducts a case file review, a Ward Information Network (WIN) database review, a warrants check, a review of academic
testing and a review of any psychological or community assessment reports completed on the youth. The CSW conducts an in-depth
interview with the youth. After all data has been gathered and analyzed, the CSW completes a Clinical assessment, which is utilized as
a starting point of treatment for the youth throughout his/her term. The CSW contacts the youth’s family within 2 days via telephone to
IV. Initial Treatment
Each youth is given 4 journal assignments:
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“What Got Me Here” – self-guided format to begin to look at their behavior
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“Gangs: the Choice is Yours” – facilitated by a counselor to begin to look at how gang membership has impacted their lives
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“Responsible Thinking”
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“Introduction to My Individual Change Plan”.
These journals are designed to begin to shape the youth’s thinking towards change. All but the first journal have video support. These
topics are also used for discussion in individual counseling and small group counseling.
INTAKE AND COURT SERVICES UNIT
4241 Williamsbourgh Drive Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95823
PROGRAM INFORMATION
revised 4-10-07
Mental Health Treatment Programs
This information is accurate as of the date printed however, daily populations fluctuate and therefore these numbers will change.
A new update will be published by July 2007, at which time this update will expire.
The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) offers three levels of Mental Health care and programming; Outpatient, Residential and Inpatient,
The continuum of mental health treatment is designed to address the intensity of the individual youth’s mental health needs while
ensuring placement in the least restrictive treatment environment.
Screening Process: Upon reception, all youth are administered a Treatment Needs Assessment. The Treatment Needs Assessment
is a comprehensive overview of the youth’s history and is designed to raise flags which trigger further in-depth evaluations of the youth.
If appropriate, a Special Program Assessment Needs (SPAN) evaluation, the mechanism for determining a youth’s mental health level
of care needs for residential programs, is completed by a mental health clinician. The results of the SPAN, along with centralized
clinical oversight, will determine the youth’s assignment to a mental health program.
Average Length of Wait Prior to Admission: Admission and placement into all mental health programs is prioritized based upon a
youth’s current need and availability of beds. Currently, there is a waiting period for Specialized Counseling Program (SCP) and
Intensive Behavior Treatment Program (IBTP) during which time youth receive outpatient treatment on non-mental health living units
pending placement. Currently, there is no wait for youth needing admission into an Intensive Treatment Program. In addition, there is
no delay in placing a youth who is need of inpatient psychiatric care.
Length of Program: The length of each program varies based upon the youth’s individual treatment plan and his/her response to
treatment.
OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Outpatient mental health personnel provide outpatient services in response to referrals from youth, their families or staff and to youth
discharged from residential mental health programs who require ongoing mental health services in a core treatment setting. Outpatient
services consist primarily of consultation, medication management screenings, assessments, crisis evaluations and referrals and are
provided to any youth whose mental health needs are not addressed in the program to which they are assigned.
RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
Specialized Counseling Program (SCP)
The SCP is a sub-acute, rehabilitative, residential counseling-enriched program to stabilize youth. Some are prescribed psychotropic
medications, but all are involved in individual and group psychotherapy and psycho-educational groups.
Locations: SCPs are located at N.A. Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility in Stockton; Preston Youth Correctional Facility in Ione; El
Paso de Robles Youth Correctional Facility in Paso Robles; Ventura Youth Correctional Facility in Camarillo; and Heman G. Stark
Youth Correctional Facility in Chino
Bed Capacity:
N.A.Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility -30 Adult Beds
Preston Youth Correctional Facility - 30Juvenile Beds
El Paso de Robles Youth Correctional Facility -30 Juvenile Beds
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility - 30 Female Beds
Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility - 30 Adult Beds
Staffing: This program includes the following staffing classifications; Psychiatrist, Senior Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed
Psychiatric Technician, Supervising Case Manager, Case Manager, Senior Youth Correctional Counselor, Youth Correctional
Counselor, Youth Correctional Officer, Office Technician and education staff.
Intensive Treatment Program (ITP)
The ITP is a sub-acute, rehabilitative residential mental health treatment program for mentally ill youth that are less stable and more in
need of intensive therapy than SCP youth. Many are prescribed psychotropic medication and all are involved in intensive therapy
sessions (individual and group), as well as psycho-educational groups.
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Locations: ITPs are located at N.A. Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility in Stockton; Preston Youth Correctional Facility in Ione;
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility in Camarillo; Southern Youth Correctional Reception Center and Clinic in Norwalk and Heman G.
Stark Youth Correctional Facility in Chino.
Bed Capacity:
N.A. Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility - 30 Adult Beds
Preston Youth Correctional Facility - 30 Juvenile Beds
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility - 30 Female Beds
Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility - 30 Adult Beds
Southern Youth Correctional Reception Center and Clinic -25 Juvenile Beds
Staffing: This program includes the following staffing classifications; Psychiatrist, Senior Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed
Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, Supervising Case Manager, Case Manager, Senior Youth Correctional Counselor, Youth
Correctional Counselor, Youth Correctional Officer, Office Technician and education staff.
Intensive Behavior Treatment Program (IBTP)
Youth with both serious mental disorders and aggressive/violent behaviors who are in need of a specialized program to address their
mental health issues while providing intensive treatment that offers them skills in redirecting their rage into pro-social behaviors rather
than violence toward themselves or others. Youth assigned to IBTPs are primarily from other programs within DJJ.
Locations: The IBTP is located at Preston Youth Correctional Facility in Ione.
Bed Capacity: 20
Staffing: This program includes the following classes; Half-time Psychiatrist, Half-time Senior Psychologist; Clinical Psychologist,
Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, Supervising Casework Specialist, Casework Specialist, Senior Youth Correctional
Counselor, Youth Correctional Counselor, Youth Correctional Officer, Office Technician and education staff. (It should be noted that
this staffing pattern was funded as of January 2007 and the program is currently recruiting and hiring staff to fill these positions.)
INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)
The ICF is an inpatient psychiatric program which provides 24-hour nursing care and clinical services to mentally ill youth of any age,
that require inpatient treatment beyond the short term stabilization period offered in the CTC (see description above). The ICF treats
youth for four or more months, if necessary. The primary focus of the treatment team is to stabilize the self-destructive behaviors and
to decrease or eliminate the symptoms of serious mental illness (i.e., depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, etc.).
Location: The ICF is located at the Southern Youth Correctional Reception Center and Clinic in Norwalk.
Bed Capacity: 20
Current Staffing: Staffing is driven by the actual number of patients per Title 22 Regulations
Correctional Treatment Center (CTC)
The CTC is an 11-bed, acute inpatient psychiatric unit for youth of any age, that are a danger to self, danger to others or gravely
disabled due to a serious mental disorder. The Department of Health Services granted a license to DJJ to operate the CTC per Title 22
to treat youth for a short term stabilization period, up to 30 days. Once the youth are stabilized and considered to be ready for a less
intensive program, they are referred for step-down to either the ICF or an ITP.
Location: The CTC is located at Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility in Chino.
Bed Capacity: 11
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Staffing: Staffing is driven by the actual number of patients per Title 22 Regulations.
Psychiatric Hospitals- Contracted Beds
DJJ maintains contracts with two community psychiatric hospitals for youth, currently housed at a DJJ facility, in need of acute
psychiatric care.
Locations: Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital in Ventura (males and females, all ages); Behavioral Health Center Alhambra Hospital in
Rosemead (males only, age 18 or older).
In addition, the DJJ maintains a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Mental Health which allows DJJ to place
chronically disturbed youth, age 18 or older, currently housed at a DJJ facility, in any State hospital operated by the Department of
Mental Health.
Bed Capacity: 10 beds at DMH state hospitals; beds at community psychiatric hospitals vary upon need.
ANTICIPATED ENHANCEMENTS WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR
By June 30, 2007, DJJ will reduce its’ living unit size population for ITPs and SCPs to 30 youth as well as increase staffing and nursing
coverage. IBTP programs will house no more than 20 youth.
DJJ will also activate two SCPs; one at the Southern Youth Correctional Reception Center and Clinic in Norwalk for juveniles; one at
OH Close Youth Correctional Facility in Stockton, also for juveniles.
DJJ will activate another ITP at El Paso de Robles Youth Correctional Facility for youthful offenders under 18.
Additional enhancements include improving the initial youth assessment process by utilizing standardized and validated instruments.
Over the next several months, some of the existing residential mental health programs may be moved to other facilities in an effort to
consolidate resources and further implement DJJ reform.
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Substance Abuse Treatment Program
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A new update will be published by July 2007, at which time this update will expire.
There are 5 Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (SATP) and 314 beds located within the Division of Juvenile Justice as follows:
Facility/Location
DeWitt Nelson YCF in Stockton
O.H. Close YCF in Stockton
NA Chaderjian YCF in Stockton
Ventura YCF in Camarillo
Heman G. Stark YCF in Chino
Bed Capacity
65
50
65
34
100
Screening Process:
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Screening process of various testing instruments is administered at clinics, i.e., Drug Experience Questionnaire (DEQ).
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History of chemical dependency or past criminal activities involving drugs and/or alcohol.
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Youths must have no less than 6 months and no more than 10 months to their Parole Board Date or Actual Confinement Time
(youth may be referred to parole at the completion of the Substance Abuse Treatment Program).
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No serious disciplinary actions that involve violence, weapons, threats, disturbances, or serious gang activity within the past
two months.
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Must have a recommendation to the SATP at the Initial Case Review, have a recommendation from staff, or be requested by
the youth with appropriate screening.
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Youths with mental health history are evaluated by the institution treatment team to determine the appropriateness of
placement.
Average Length of Wait Prior to Admission: There is not an average waiting period; it is mostly driven by Parole Board Date and
Actual Confinement Time. Once a youth is near his/her Parole Board date, he/she will be screened by a Substance Abuse Treatment
Program (SATP) Counselor for the program. After acceptance the wait is usually no more than 2 weeks.
Length of Program: The average length of stay in the Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) is 6 months with a referral to
parole upon completion.
Staffing: This program includes the following staffing classifications; Treatment Team Supervisor, Senior Youth Correctional
Counselor, Post Youth Correctional Counselor; SATP Youth Correctional Counselor, Parole Agent
Program Components: The Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) consists of 22 hours of treatment groups per week at an
average of four hours per day, five days per week. A Journaling Process with the following modules is utilized:
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Serenity Series
My Personal Journal
From the Inside Out – Anger Management
Beat the Street
12-Steps
Relapse Prevention
On Solid Ground
The Change Company
The Change Company
Hazelden
Hazelden
Hazelden
Hazelden
Gordon Graham
Education: Academic components provide each youth with five hours per day, five days per week, of direct contact with institutional
teachers. Youths are expected to make progress towards the completion of a High School Graduation Plan. Special Education
students will receive designated instructional services, such as counseling, speech, language, or other educational resources as
required through their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Drug Testing: Every youth will be tested for drug use at entry, 30 days prior to parole, at random intervals and when there is
reasonable suspicion. Ten percent of the population is randomly tested each week.
Removal Criteria: Youth’s refusal to participate in the program. Using drugs, alcohol or possession of drugs and paraphernalia. Time
adds, disciplinary action which causes a youth to exceed 12 months on the program. Significant decomposition.
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SHORT TERM SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (STSAP)
The STSAP is a 120-day program focusing on addictive behaviors and chemical dependency for Parole Violators only. The youths are
immersed in an intense program of recovery utilizing psychological, physical and educational modalities.
Screening Process:
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Parole violators with a minimum of 12 months Actual Confinement Time (ACT)
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Board ordered to complete a drug program
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Minimum age of 17 years old
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Parole placement in California
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Admission to the program is on a voluntary basis
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No INS hold
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56 Beds
Length of Program: Twenty-four hours of treatment groups per week (4 hours per day, 6 days per week).
Program Components: Treatment curriculums are based on the 12-step model, skills, relapse prevention, (videos and workbook), the
journaling process, large groups and the development of a Personal Life Plan. Youth will also address commitment offense, victim
issues and gangs through regular small groups and individual counseling.
Staffing: This program includes the following classes: Youth Correctional Counselor, Senior Youth Correctional Counselor, Parole
Agent I, Parole Agent II
Removal Criteria: Youth’s refusal to participate in the program. Using drugs, alcohol or possession of drugs and paraphernalia.
Violence (fights).
Education: Academic components provide each youth with five hours per day, five days per week, of direct contact with institutional
teacher. Youths are expected to make progress towards the completion of a High School Graduation Plan. Special Education students
will receive Designated Instructional Services, such as counseling. Speech, language or other educational resources as required
through their Individualized Education Program (IEP) are provided.
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