Perf-Based Stds, Juvenile Correctional Facilities, 5th Ed_DEC 2024

Part 6: Programs and Services

Assessments 5-JCF-6C-03 (Ref 4-JCF-5C-03)

Assessments are completed on each juvenile during an intake process These assessments will identify risk/need areas and assist in the classification and future case planning processes Comment : Accurate and appropriate assessments provide a foundation for case planning that is individual and specific. Assessments are to identify general and specialized services the juvenile may require.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Copies of completed assessments.

Social Services Staffing 5-JCF-6C-04 (Ref 4-JCF-5C-04)

The facility has a formal mechanism to determine appropriate levels of social services staffing. The mechanism used to determine such staffing levels in cludes at a minimum: 1 Type of juvenile population served 2 Type of facility 3 Legal requirements 4 Goals to be accomplished The facility’s use of a team approach and use of paraprofessionals, volunteers, and students also may influence the number of professional staff required. Comment : Social services programs can assist juveniles with family and personal problems through supportive guidance and professional assistance. A counseling program that is coordinated with the overall facility rehabilitation program can be effective in resolving personal and interpersonal problems.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Planning-process meeting minutes.

Case Planning 4-5-JCF-6C-05 (Ref 4-JCF-5C-05)

A case plan is developed for each juvenile that includes at a minimum: 1. A summary describing reason for commitment; background information such as family, education, and social history 2 Measurable criteria of expected, achievable behavior and accomplish ments and a time schedule for achievement 3 A summary describing accomplishments and progress toward expected behavior The plan is reviewed and updated as necessary and documented by staff and juvenile signatures

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