Links to Juvenile Justice Resources

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Teen Addiction resourceApproximately 2 million U.S. teens between the ages of 12 and 17 currently qualify as needing help for a substance problem. Tragically, less than 10% get the help they need. At the Recovery Village, we are dedicated to helping those struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders into recovery.

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Recovering ChampionsAt Recovering Champions, we assess your physical, psychological, and spiritual needs to tailor a treatment plan just for you. Many of our staff are in recovery themselves, and we understand no two people experience addiction the same way.

Alcohol addiction takes so much away from you, and many people who suffer from alcohol addiction feel that they will never recover. Alcoholism weighs a person down with cravings, withdrawal, and a sense of despair. Over time, alcoholism can seem like a normal part of life or a burden that will never end. However, alcoholism is a medical disorder and there are options for treatment. With compassionate and professional care at a rehab center, thousands of people have reclaimed their lives from alcoholism and achieved greater happiness.

Delphi Behavioral Health Groupwas formed to take on the mission of treating addiction at its core. We believe that through personalized treatment in intimate settings, we can provide those suffering from substance abuse with the tools to start a journey of long-lasting recovery.

Drug and Addiction treatment centersAt DetoxRehabs , our overall goal is to provide trusted resources, relevant information, and referral services for addicted individuals and their families.

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Counseling Degree Series from Counselor-License.com Bachelor’s | Master’s | PH.D. | CertificationCounselor-License.com has developed open-use guides to all degree levels in counseling and licensure certification. Each guide is rich with information students need to know to succeed, covering core sections such as programs, specializations, job outlook, related organizations, and more.

Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ)Report on Positive Power: Exercising Judicial Leadership to Prevent Court Involvement and Incarceration of Non-Delinquent Youth

A new issue bulletinA Judicial Perspective on the Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders in the United States with Recommendations for Policy & Practice, developed jointly by CJJ and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ)

An articleauthored by CJJ Director of State Strategies Marie Williams, in the Spring 2012 issue of NCJFCJ’s Juvenile and Family Justice Today

A new report from Justice for FamiliesFamilies Unlocking Futures: Solutions to the Crisis in Juvenile Justice.

Child Trends has released two fact sheets: “What Works for Female Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions” and “What Works for Male Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions.” Each research brief synthesizes findings from more than 100 evaluations of interventions to reduce risk factors for children and youth, presenting what works – and what doesn’t – for girls and boys.

Bullying Prevention Training Modules Available OnlineFree, online bullying prevention training modules are now available on StopBullying.gov . The training modules offer a PowerPoint presentation for community events, speaker notes with suggested talking points, a Community Action Toolkit, and a video for use in bullying prevention efforts in communities.

The National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN)with funding from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Models for Change initiative, has released Advances in Juvenile Justice Reform. The report documents advances and reforms in juvenile justice across the country between 2009 and 2011 in 24 policy areas, including closing and downsizing facilities, reducing the recidivism rate, stemming the school-to-prison pipeline, and addressing juveniles involved in the adult justice system.

Motivational Interviewing e-courseThe National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is pleased to announce a brand new e-course, now available at NIC’s Learning Center: Motivational Interviewing (MI) provides an overview of MI as it may be applied in a correctional setting. By using specific techniques and applying MI, corrections professionals can help increase offenders’ motivation to make changes in their lives that will reduce their likelihood of re-offending. This course is a self-study orientation course and resource for corrections professionals as well as a classroom aid for supervisors and trainers.

Program Offers Support for Justice-Involved FamiliesJuvenile Justice 101 helps parents and guardians of justice system-involved youth understand the juvenile court process.
“A Guidebook for Implementing Juvenile Justice 101“ provides more information about this family engagement program, a 6-month plan for implementing the program in local courts, and training materials for partners.

Publication Addresses Educational Needs of System-Involved YouthGeorgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform has released the second edition of “Addressing the Unmet Educational Needs of Children and Youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems.” This paper outlines strategies for meeting the complex educational needs of children and youth involved with the juvenile justice and foster care systems.

Evidence-Based Practices ResourcesWhat Is the Evidence? Evidence-based policy and practice is focused on reducing offender risk, which in turn reduces new crime and improves public safety. Of the many available approaches to corrections, a few core principles stand out as proven risk reduction strategies. For additional information on NIC’s EBP Resources and Evidence-Based Decision Making Initiative

Guide to Risk Assessment Implementation AvailableThe National Youth Screening & Assessment Project has published “Risk Assessment in Juvenile Justice: A Guidebook for Implementation.” This guidebook details the purpose and nature of risk assessment, defines risk assessment concepts, describes some of the research evidence, and provides indepth guidance on selecting and implementing an evidence-based tool.

“OJJDP News @ a Glance, January/February 2013“highlights the Office’s ongoing efforts to combat child sex trafficking in the United States, the third annual National Mentoring Summit, OJJDP’s new “Beyond Detention” publication series, and more.

NJDC Releases Standards on Juvenile DefenseThe National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) has released “National Juvenile Defense Standards.” This guidebook provides comprehensive information about the role and duties of juvenile defenders in the modern juvenile court system and a framework for representation anchored in law, science, and professional codes of responsibility.

OJJDP Bulletin Highlights Study on Detained Youth“The Northwestern Juvenile Project: Overview“ is the first Beyond Detention series bulletin. It introduces the Northwestern Juvenile Project, the first large-scale, prospective longitudinal study of drug, alcohol, and psychiatric disorders in a diverse sample of juvenile detainees. This bulletin describes the project’s goals, sampling and interview methods, areas of measurement, and selected findings.

Publication Discusses Children’s Well-BeingThe Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics has recently released e-book versions of “America’s Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being 2012.” This report is the result of a collaboration by agencies across the federal government to advance understanding of the nation’s children and what may be needed to bring them a better future.

2018 KIDS COUNT Data BookState Trends in Well-Being The Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2018

Justice Policy Institutereport focusing on what practices other states have implemented that have effectively reduced incarceration. Diversion is mentioned.

Vera Guide for Juvenile Justice Service ProvidersHandbook on becoming an evidence-based practice can aid wide range of social service practitioners: Measuring Success: A Guide to Becoming an Evidence-Based Practice

“MEANWHILE: The Lasting Impact of Juvenile Records in Washington State” Educational Video and Bulletin ReleasedIn late March, the Washington State Partnership Council for Juvenile Justice Youth Committee (the state SAG) and Fab-5 released a video that illustrates how mistakes youth make can cost them time in the juvenile justice system and create lasting barriers to educational and employment opportunities.

In early Marchthe John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation launched a new public awareness campaign, “Mistakes Kids Make,” that aims to build broad understanding of the need for youth services and court systems that prevent delinquency and that are fair, developmentally sensitive, and aimed at providing positive chances for growth. See short video (under 2 min).

How Great Teachers Can Identify and Prevent Bullying in SchoolsBlog article by Amy Leeson

Absenteeism and Truancy: Nebraska’s evolving approachVoices for Children, 2014

The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet:We see news stories about the impact of technology on our everyday lives all the time these days. Many of us started to think about how technology affects us personally. But how many of us have stopped to think about how it affects our children?

Guide to Cyberbullying: Awareness and PreventionBy allowing us to share our stories and communicate with friends, family, and strangers all across the world, the internet has changed forever. It would be impossible for many of us to regress to a pre-wired-in age. Yet, the shift towards a social media-centered existence hasn’t been without its downsides, and the increasing prevalence of cyberbullying is one of the most alarming.

Most Impactful Careers That Help Fight Poverty: There are many misconceptions about people living in poverty, particularly when it comes to how they became poor and why they stay poor. Many think the individuals are to blame, but the economic system makes it extremely difficult for some people to live above the poverty line. Fortunately, there are numerous career and volunteer opportunities for those who want to help others break free from the poverty trap. This guide addresses many of these opportunities while also exploring who is most affected by poverty and why it’s vital they receive help.

Public Health CareersExplores different specialties within the scope of public health to help students identify and pursue their dream career. You can see all of our career guides here. For students seeking information about public health in their state, we have created state-specific guides that answer important questions, you can find the page for Nebraska here.

Policy Lab Page on clinical research associated with bullying and it is continuously updated to feature the newest clinical research provided by clinicaltrials.gov.

Drug Rehab ConnectionsInpatient rehab for drug and alcohol addiction can provide a number of benefits and teach individuals how to obtain and maintain long-term sobriety. In this article, we will discuss what inpatient addiction treatment is, the benefits of this type of addiction program, the different types of treatment methods used during inpatient rehab, and how to decide if inpatient treatment is right for you. When an addicted individual has failed at outpatient, finding a program that offers individualized therapy in a residential setting ensures the best option for success.