MIS REPORTING Make Your Numbers Count. Recidivism rates are of one the key goals that is reported to...

MIS REPORTING

Make Your Numbers Count

•Recidivism rates are of one the key goals that is reported to Congress regarding youth offender programs.

•Your information will be used to establish a fair baseline for future grantees.

•Reducing recidivism among Juvenile offenders is an important goal of your grants:

Recidivism Calculation

•The youthful offender must enroll in the program within 3 months of being released from a juvenile correction facility or being placed on probation.

Recidivism Criteria

•Only include enrollees who have reached the 12-month point since their release

from a juvenile correctional facility or placement on probation that preceded

entry into the program.

Calculation of Recidivism Rate

•The Recidivism calculation only includes youth who have been convicted of a criminal offense by Juvenile Court prior to entering the program.

Recidivism Criteria

Recidivism Criteria

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Youth Offender Program

Calculation of Recidivism Rate

•In capturing recidivism after enrollment in your program, the recidivism calculation will not include:1.violations of parole or probation,2.referrals for non-criminal offenses such traffic citations, or 3.referrals for status offenses such as truancy.

•Recidivism and non-recidivating enrollees will need to be verified in your case files.

Verification

• All enrollees who meet the above-mentioned criteria must be included in the recidivism calculation

Verification

Verification

• Official records from juvenile court are the preferred source of verification.

Verification

•Less preferred but acceptable sources of verification include:1. a signed statement by a parent.2. a signed statement by a case manager.

HOW CAN MY DATA BE USEFUL?

•Your Data Does the following:•Quantifies Population Served:–Demographic data on sex, race, age and background of youth–Provides snapshot of project activities–Educational Outcomes–Workforce Outcomes

How Can I Use My Data ?

How Do I Use This Data?

•You Can Use Your Data to Forecast For Future Programming•Utilize Information As An Important Strategic Planning Tool•To Assess Changes and Modifications to Existing Resources vs. External Factors

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How Do I Use This Data?

How Do I Use This Data?

How Do I Use This Data?

•Building Program Capacity•Assess Cross-Agency Activities•Structure Faculty Training•Document Student Outcomes

How Do I Use This Data?