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2016ApplicationPacket

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F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e v i s i t h t t p : / / c j j r . g e o r g e t o w n . e d u o r c o n t a c t t h e C e n t e r f o r J u v e n i l e J u s t i c e R e f o r m a t j j r e f o r m @ g e o r g e t o w n . e d u .

2016

JUVENILEJUSTICEANDCHILDWELFARE:MULTI-SYSTEMINTEGRATIONCERTIFICATEPROGRAM

2016Multi-SystemIntegrationCertificateProgramApplicationPacket 2

ContentsI.Introduction.........................................................................................................................3

II.CurriculumandInstructors..................................................................................................4

III.CapstoneProject................................................................................................................6

IV.FellowsNetworkandOtherBenefitsoftheProgram.........................................................7

V.DateandLocationoftheProgram......................................................................................8

VI.SelectionCriteria...............................................................................................................8

VII.ApplicationGuidelines......................................................................................................9

VIII.TuitionandSubsidy.........................................................................................................9

IX.Application......................................................................................................................11

X.AbouttheCenterforJuvenileJusticeReform....................................................................12


I.IntroductionTheJuvenileJusticeandChildWelfare:Multi-SystemIntegrationCertificateProgramisaweek-longperiodofintensivestudydesigned for thosewhowant to improveoutcomes for youth known tomultiple systemsof careby improvingmulti-systemsintegrationandcollaboration.TheprogramisconductedbytheCenterforJuvenileJusticeReform(CJJR)atGeorgetownUniversity’sMcCourtSchoolofPublicPolicy.

Theprogramutilizesamulti-systemsandmulti-disciplinaryapproachinaddressingpolicies,programsandpracticesthatimprove outcomes for children and youth who are known acrosssystemsofcare,withafocuson“crossoveryouth,”oryouthknowntoboththechildwelfareandjuvenilejusticesystems.

The purpose of the program is to bring together current and futureleaderstoincreasetheirknowledgeaboutmulti-systemreformeffortsrelated to crossover youth, improve the operation of theirorganizations in serving this population, provide an opportunity forthe development of collaborative leadership skills, and create amutually supportive network of individuals across the countrycommittedtosystemsreform.

The Certificate Program will be held from Thursday, November 10throughWednesday, November 16, 2016, at GeorgetownUniversityinWashington,DC.

Aftercompletingtheprogram,participantswillberesponsibleforthedevelopmentofaCapstoneProject–asetofactionsparticipantsandteams design and undertake to initiate or continue multi-systemsreform efforts during the twelve-month period following thecompletion of their Certificate Program session. After the CapstoneProject isdevelopedandapproved,participantsreceiveanExecutiveCertificatefromtheGeorgetownUniversityandareofferedtechnicalassistance from instructors to aid in the implementation of theirproject.Additionally, alumniof theCertificateProgrambecomepartoftheCJJRFellowsNetwork.While CJJR held separate programs for private and public sectorleadersinthepast,ourprogramsarenowdesignedtoaccommodateleadersfrombothsectorsandfosterbettermulti-systemsworkacrosspublicandprivatedomains.

Applicantscanchoosetoapplyas:

• anindividual,or• ateamcomposedofpublicand/orprivateagency

representatives

2016CertificateProgram

• Thursday,November10–Wednesday,November16,2016

“Atthe2015Multi-SystemIntegrationCertificateProgram,webondedwithotherteamsthatexperiencedsimilarproblemsintheirjurisdictions.Witheachclassroom

presentationwebrainstormedgreatideasforutilizinganintegrative,multi-systemsapproach.Theexchangewiththeother

participantswasveryhelpfulingeneratingadditionalideasforworkingwithsystemsand

youth.

Thecurriculumforthisweeklongcoursetouchedonkeyareasforenhancingan

understandingofouryouthandthemanysystemsinvolved.Excellentrecommendationsweremadefortheapplicationoftheconcepts

andtheoriesbehindthemulti-systemsperspective.

ThisprogramhasprovideduswithnewinsightforworkingwithyouthintheduallyinvolvedsystemsofChildWelfareandJuvenileJustice.WeareexcitedaboutourCapstoneProjectandhavesetagoalin2016tohighlightthis

problem,raiseawareness,andcreatemeaningfulchangeforyouthinNewYork

City.”

BabetteSpain(SpecialProjectsCoordinator,DivisionofPreventiveServices,NYC

AdministrationforChildren’sServices)

KellyAcevedo(AssociateCommissioner,DivisionofPreventiveServices,NYC

AdministrationforChildren’sServices)

NewYorkCityTeam,Classof2015


PleaseseetheSelectionCriteriasectionbelowformoreinformationaboutthetargetaudience.

II.CurriculumandInstructorsParticipants in the Certificate Program will study and utilize the practices andpolicies identified through the Center’s ongoing investigation and research. Thecurriculumwill utilize adult learning principles and combine didactic instructionwithself-directedlearningandpracticalapplication.Thecurriculumisdesignedtomaximizethedevelopmentofmoreeffectiveandfiscallyefficientlocalpolicies,programsandpracticesdesignedtoservecrossoveryouth.TheprogramisinformedbythesuccessfulCrossoverYouthPracticeModel(CYPM),incorporatingtheresearchthatledtoitscreationandmanyoftheCYPMpracticeelementsasawaytoenhanceknowledgeofmulti-systemissuesinjurisdictionsaroundthecountryandassisttheminimprovingbothchildwelfareandjuvenilejusticeoutcomesfortheseyouth.

Thefollowingmoduleswillformthebackboneoftheprogram.BuildingaMulti-SystemsApproachThis module will review the research on crossover youth to give participants acomprehensive understanding of the characteristics of this population, whatcontributesto“crossingover,”andhowcrossoveryouthexperienceyouthservingsystems.ThemodulewillhighlighttheCrossoverYouthPracticeModel,providinginstruction focused on the development of effective practices, protocols, andpoliciesforthispopulation,including:infrastructurenecessaryforeffectivecross-system collaboration; data collection and identification of target populations;informationsharing;andcoordinatedcaseplanningandmanagement.LeadershipTrainingonleadershipdevelopmentwilloccuracrossmodulesattheCertificateProgram,butaspecificmodulewillbetaughtfocusingontransformative/collaborativeleadershipandhowtoexpandthinkingaboutvarioussituationsleadersare likely to encounter in utilizing multi-systems approaches and forming new partnerships. During this module,participantswillbechallengedtoreflectonthecollaborativeleadershipskillstheyhaveandtheskillstheymayneedtodevelop—eitherindividuallyorasacommunity—toeffectivelyleadcross-systemsreforms.BehavioralHealthandTraumaThis module will focus on the behavioral health and trauma-related challenges of youth involved in both the childwelfareandjuvenilejusticesystems.Aswithallotherissues,thistopicwillbepresentedinamulti-systemscontextandaddresshowsystemscanwork together toensure thebehavioralhealthneedsofcrossoveryoutharemet.Aspecialemphasis will be placed on trauma-informed care, given the extent to which these youth have endured traumaticexperiencesandlosses.EducationTheEducationmodulewillhighlighttheimportanceofincludingeducationpartnersinthemulti-systemeffortsrequiredtobestaddresstheneedsofcrossoveryouth.Itwillidentifytheeducation-relatedchallengesfacedbyyouthknowntomultiple systems, identify and explore effective educational practices for these youth, and discuss strategies forengagingeducationpartnersinthiswork.

“ItwasagreatpleasuretoattendtheMSICertificateProgram.Shayandhisstaffputtogetheragreatprogramthatwasinformativeandinnovative.Thepresenterswereoutstandingandwereabletoputeverythinginperspective.Ithelpedmeunderstandagreatdealofwhatthechallengesarewith

thechildwelfareanddelinquencysystems.Iwould

highlyrecommendforanyonewhoisdealingwiththisissuetoattendthis

program.ThankyoutoShayfortheopportunitytoallowmetohavesuchagreat

experience.”

OmarMestre(Supervisor,SeminoleCountySheriff’s

Office)

Individual,Classof2015


DisproportionalityThe Disproportionality module will focus on identifying the factorsthat lead to thedisproportionate representationofyouthofcolor inthechildwelfareandjuvenilejusticesystems,includingthedisparatetreatment they receive at key decision points in those systems. Inadditiontoabriefoverviewofthehistoricalcontextforthevariancesintreatmentthatyouthofcolorexperience,thismodulewillexplorepromising practices that systems can employ to reducedisproportionality. The session will explore in particular theoverrepresentation of youth in color in the crossover youthpopulation,with a focus on how systems canwork together to enddisproportionaterepresentation.FamilyandYouthEngagementThe Family and Youth Engagementmodulewill focus on the role oforganization leaders in engaging families and youth; ways tocommunicatetostaffthe importanceofengagingfamiliesandyouthin a more empowering manner; the assessment of system andorganization culture and values in relation to family and youthengagement in case assessment, planning, and management; andwaystoengageyouthandfamiliesasactiveparticipantsinprograms,aswellasinstrategicplanningandpolicydevelopment.MeasurementandDataAnalysisThis module will provide a background on measurement and willinclude a discussion of constructing Capstones, complications ofmeasuring a multi-system project, and how to measure Capstoneoutcomes.Itwillalsotouchontheimportanceofcommongoalsandindividual responsibilities,andhowtodisaggregate inputandoutputdata.CommunicationStrategiesThe Communication Strategies module will focus on the use ofproactive and reactive communication approaches that will enhance the building of public and political will aroundcollaborativesystemreformsforthecrossoveryouthpopulation.Thesessionwillcoverstrategicmessagedevelopmentand delivery for both external (media/community) and internal (agency) purposes, including how to develop jointmessagingstrategiesacrossavarietyofcommunitypartners.BuildingaMulti-SystemsApproachtoFinancing(Post-programwebinar)Creatingamulti-systemsapproachreliesonanadequateandflexiblefinancingstrategyatthelocal,county,andstatelevels. Therefore, this webinar will present innovative and flexible financing strategies that can be used to build anintegrated system for youth involved inmultiple child-serving systems. Topics covered include financialmapping; theblending, braiding, and pooling of funds; payment reforms; and reinvestment strategies to promote and sustaincollaborativereforms.ModuleInstructorsShayBilchik,Director,CenterforJuvenileJusticeReformWendyBlome,AssociateProfessor,NationalCatholicSchoolofSocialServiceKathyBonk,ExecutiveDirector,CommunicationsConsortiumMediaCenterHernanCarvente,ProgramAnalyst,CenteronYouthJustice,VeraInstituteofJustice

“TheCenterforJuvenileJusticeReformMulti-SystemIntegrationCertificateProgramhassetthestageforexcitingandimportantchangesinSacramentoCountythatwillimprovethelivesof

thechildrenandfamiliesofourcommunity.Bringingtogetherleadersinourchild-servingsystems,fromthecourttomentalhealth,education,probationandchildwelfare,to

participateinthisrigorouslearningexperiencehaspavedthewayforthedevelopmentand

implementationofmeaningfulandmeasureablechangesthatwillundoubtedlyimproveoutcomesfortheyouthinSacramento.”

JudgeStacyBouwareEurie,PresidingJuvenileCourtJudge,SuperiorCourtofCalifornia,County

ofSacramentoMichelleCallejas,DeputyDirector,Sacramento

CountyChildProtectiveServicesTraciLee,AssistantCountyCounsel,Sacramento

County,OfficeoftheCountyCounselMattPerry,AssistantSuperintendent,

SacramentoCounty,OfficeoftheCountyCounsel

KeithBays,ChiefProbationOfficer,SacramentoCounty

MichaelShores,AssistantChiefProbationOfficer,SacramentoCountyProbation

DepartmentUmaZykofsky,DeuptyDirector,Behavioral

HealthServices,SacramentoCountyDepartmentofHealth&HumanServices

SacramentoTeam,Classof2014


TimDecker,Director,MissouriDepartmentofSocialServices’Children’sDivisionDeniseHerz,Professor,CaliforniaStateUniversity–LosAngelesClintonLacey,Director,DistrictofColumbiaDepartmentofYouthRehabilitationServicesPeterLeone,Professor,UniversityofMarylandMoniqueMarrow,JuvenileJusticeConsultant/Trainer,CenterforJuvenileJusticeReform,UniversityofConnecticut,UniversityofKentuckyCenteronTraumaandChildrenMichaelSanders,NationalConsultantonJuvenileJusticeandChildWelfareRyanShanahan,ResearchDirector,CenteronYouthJustice,VeraInstituteofJusticeGinnySprang,Professor,UniversityofKentuckyCollegeofMedicineDepartmentofPsychiatry;ExecutiveDirector,UniversityofKentuckyCenteronTraumaandChildrenLoisWeinberg,Professor,CaliforniaStateUniversity,LosAngelesJenniferWoolard,AssociateProfessor,GeorgetownUniversityDepartmentofPsychology;Co-Director,GeorgetownUniversityGraduatePrograminDevelopmentalScience

III.CapstoneProjectParticipantsintheCertificateProgramwilldevelopandimplementaCapstoneProjectduringthetwelve-monthperiodfollowing thecompletionof theirCertificateProgramsession.TheCapstoneProject isa setofactionseach individualparticipant or team will design and undertake within their agency and/or community to initiate or continue multi-systemsreformefforts.TheCapstoneProjectisrequiredofeveryCertificateProgramparticipantandmustbeapprovedbytheCenterforJuvenileJusticeReformforsuccessfulcompletionoftheCertificateProgram.

TheCapstoneProjectprovidesanopportunitytoapplyanddeveloplearningfromtheCertificateProgram.TheCapstoneProjectmustbeaneffort that involvesmore thanonesystemthatservesor interactswithcrossoveryouthandtheirfamilies.ExamplesofCapstonesfromprioryearshaveincluded,butarenotlimitedto:

• Developingamemorandumofunderstanding(MOU)andconsentformtofacilitateinformationsharingthatwillallowserviceproviderstoidentifycrossoveryouth;

• Designing and implementing a universal assessment tool to identify crossover youth in need of trauma-informedcare;

• Creating a systemmap that charts the services available to crossover youth at various decision points inordertoidentifygapsorareasofoverlap,whichneedtobeaddressed.

A one to two-page summary of the Capstone Project will be due approximately one month after the end of theCertificate Program. The final Capstone Project proposal (approximately 10-15 pages)will be due approximately twomonthsaftertheendoftheCertificateProgram.CJJRwillprovidetimeforCapstonedevelopmentduringtheweek inWashington,DCandwill offer technical assistance from instructors toaid in the implementationof theproject. Eachparticipant who completes the Certificate Program will receive up to five hours of technical assistance (including

“ItwasaprivilegetoattendtheCertificatePrograminOctober2013.Iwouldhighlyrecommendittoanyoneinthechildwelfare-juvenilejusticefieldseekingpracticalknowledgeandinformationthatisbalancedwiththetheoreticalandempiricalevidencetoestablishasoundfoundationforsustainablesystemchangeandreform.Itwasbyfaroneofthemostvaluable

learningexperiencesIhaveeverparticipatedin.Theinstructorswerepassionate,knowledgeable,anddiverse.Thenetworkingandpeer-to-peerlearningwasveryinformative.Theprogramappealedtoboththeheartandmindinorderto

reshapeandreformtheworkwedo.Excellentandoutstanding!”

PatriciaNellius,ChiefExecutiveOfficer,BrevardFamilyPartnership

ValerieHolmes,ExecutiveDirector,BrevardC.A.R.E.S.

BrevardCountyTeam,Classof2013


preparationtimeforinstructors)ontheirCapstoneProjectfromCertificatePrograminstructorswhohaveexpertise intheareaselectedbytheparticipantfortheirproject.ThisisinadditiontosupportfromCJJRstaff.

CJJR requests formal progress updates six months and one year after submission of the Capstone Project to trackprogressandofferassistance.Basedontheseupdates,CJJRrecognizestheindividualorteamwhohasmadethemostsignificantprogressinimprovingoutcomesforcrossoveryouthintheircommunitywiththeCapstoneoftheYearAward.The recipient of this award can be any CJJR Fellow from any year. Thewinner of the award receives a personalizedplaqueand isawardedfreetravel forone individual toaCJJReventof theirchoosing.CJJRtypicallyholdsonetotwonational symposia per year on topics related tomulti-systems integration, such as education, disproportionality, andfamily engagement. The award recipient will also be featured on the CJJRwebsite and in the CJJR Fellows NetworkNewsletter.

OnceacceptedandpriortoattendingtheCertificateProgram,participantswillbegivenmoreinformationregardingtheCapstoneProject.

IV.FellowsNetworkandOtherBenefitsoftheProgramOnceaparticipanthascompletedtheCertificateProgramandsuccessfullydevelopedtheirCapstoneProject,theyareinvitedtojointheFellowsNetwork.

TheFellowsNetworkiscomprisedofthealumniofCJJR’sCertificatePrograms.Since2008,CJJRhasheldovertwenty-five Certificate Programs andwelcomed over 700 individuals into the CJJR FellowsNetwork. The FellowsNetwork isdesignedtosupportthedevelopmentofcurrentandfutureleadersworkingtoimproveoutcomesforyouthknowntomultiple systemsof care suchas juvenile justice, childwelfare,education,behavioralhealth,andothers.This isdonethroughassistanceprovidedbynationalexperts,membersoftheFellowsNetwork,andCJJRstaff.

FellowsNetworkparticipantsstayconnectedthroughonlinetoolssotheycanshareknowledgeandexpertise,discussreform agendas, and identify resources. The Fellows also have access to a Fellows Network Website that providesinformationonpast andpresentCapstoneProjects, aswell as other resources tohelp jurisdictionsmove the reformeffortsforward.

BenefitsofparticipatingintheprogramandbeingintheCJJRFellowsNetworkinclude:

• Instructionfromnationalexpertsoncuttingedgeideas,policies,andpracticesfromacrossthecountry;• Involvementinaninteractiveanddynamiclearningenvironmentwithindividualsfromacrossthecountrywho

shareacommoninterestinenhancingtheirreformsinthisarea;• Guidanceonhowtousethelearningtodevelopanactionplan(CapstoneProject)toleadreformeffortsinyour

organization,community,andprofession;• One-on-onetechnicalassistancefromnationalexpertsontheCapstoneProject;• AnExecutiveCertificatefromGeorgetownUniversity;• Prioritytoattendfutureprograms,symposia,andforumssponsoredbyCJJR;and• OngoingsupportfromstaffoftheCenterandotherCJJRFellows.

“IbenefitedgreatlyfromtheCertificateProgram.Tosaythattheinstructorsandstaffareknowledgeabledoesnotseemtobeenough.Itisthinkers/leaderslikethisthatmoveoursystemsforward;notjustlookingatprogramsandservicesbutaddressing

howoursystemsmustchangetomeetthecomplexitiesoftoday’sworldandtheissuesweface.Theprogramisdynamic;shifting,examining,andusingthesciencetopushusforward.Ourteamwaschallengedinourthinking,causingustochange

ourperspectivejustafewdegreestocreateawholenewlandscapeandopportunities.”

PatsyCarter,Director,Children'sClinicalServices,MissouriDepartmentofMentalHealth

Individual,Classof2012


V.DateandLocationoftheProgramTheCertificateProgramwillbeheldattheGeorgetownUniversityHotelandConferenceCenterinWashington,DC.Allparticipantsmustplantoattendthefullprogram,whichwillbeginat11amonNovember10andconcludeintheearlyafternoononWednesday16.TherewillalsobeamandatoryopeningdinnertheeveningofNovember10followingthefirstdayofprograminstruction.Theprogramwillrunthroughtheweekend,withsessionsonSaturdayandSundaytominimize thenumberofdaysparticipants areaway from theiroffice.Whilewe regret thispersonal imposition,priorparticipantshaveindicatedthatithasmadetheirattendancepossiblefromaworkperspective.

VI.SelectionCriteriaTheCertificateProgramisdesignedforthosewhowanttoimproveoutcomesforcrossoveryouthbyimprovingmulti-systems integration and collaboration among public agencies, private agencies, and other partners. This program isgeared towardsdirectors,managers,andother senior levelprofessionals in the juvenile justice, childwelfare,mentalhealth, education, and other related systems of care. For example, family court judges;directors and senior staff from juvenile probation and corrections, child welfare,education,substanceabuseandmentalhealthagencies;prosecutorsorpublicdefenders;political leadersorseniorstafffromcountycommissions,citycouncils,statelegislatures,andtribes;aswellasleadersfromserviceproviderswouldbenefitfromthisprogramandareencouragedtoapply.Advocates,academicians, foundationstaff,andotherswillalsobenefitfromattendingthisprogram.

Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in improving outcomes for youth andtheir families involved inthe juvenile justice,childwelfare,andotherrelatedsystemsofcare through increased collaboration between public agencies and between public andprivate sectors. Successful candidates will be able to identify in their applications theireffortstodatetoimplementcrosssystemspoliciesandpractices.Theyshouldidentifythebarriers they experienced in undertaking this work; and whether or not they were

KeyDates

August5,2016at11:59pm

(inapplicant’stimezone)Finalapplication

deadlinefor2016MSIprogram

LateAugust2016Notificationof

acceptancefor2016MSIprogram


successfulinthoseefforts.Wearelookingforparticipantswhoareseekingtobuildontheirsuccessesorovercomethebarriers that limited those successes, thereby being in a position tomost benefit from the instruction and technicalassistancetheywillreceiveduringtheCertificateProgramandasaFellow.AstheCertificateProgramismeanttobenefitcurrentandfutureleaders,theCenterwillchooseonlythoseapplicantswith the requisite professional role, experience andexpertise.While there are nominimumeducationor experiencerequirements,apreferencewillbegiventothosewiththeabilityandinapositiontomovereformeffortsforwarduponcompletionoftheCertificateProgram.

Individuals from the same jurisdiction are encouraged to apply as a team of up to eight individuals. While eachapplicationwillbereviewedonanindividualbasis,thevalueofthisteamapproachwillbeconsideredinourreviewofapplicants.CJJRparticularlyencouragesteamscomprisedofbothpublicandprivateagencyleaders.

Thisprogram isNOTacceptingapplications fromstudentswhodonot alsoholdaprofessional role in a child-servingorganization.

VII.ApplicationGuidelinesAllapplicationsmustbesubmittedby11:59p.m.(intheapplicant’slocaltimezone)byFriday,August5,2016.Applicationsmustbecompletedonlineathttp://cjjr.georgetown.edu/certificate-programs/application-form/.Thoseapplyingasindividualsshouldcompletetheentireapplication,includingPartsIandII.ThoseapplyingaspartofateamshouldeachcompletePartI.TheteamshoulddesignateonemembertocompletePartIIontheteam’sbehalf.

[email protected].

VIII.TuitionandSubsidyThetuitionis$4,500perapplicant.Thetuitiondoesnotincludetravel,hotel,orincidentalexpenses,whicharetheresponsibilityoftheparticipant.Dinnerwillbeprovidedthefirstnightoftheprogramandbreakfastandlunchwillbeprovidedthesecondthroughlastdayoftheprogram. TuitionsubsidiesTherearealimitednumberofCJJRsubsidiesofupto$1,500tosupporttheparticipationofindividualsandteamswithdemonstrated need. There will also be subsidies available from the Office of Juvenile Justice and DelinquencyPrevention’s Center for Coordinated Assistance to States for teams that show a heightened readiness to utilize thecurriculumtoundertakechangesintheirlocalcommunity.Heightenedreadinesswillbeassessedbasedonthefollowingfactors:

"IattendedtheMulti-SystemIntegrationCertificateprogramlastfallasanindividual.IwasreluctantatfirsttoenrollbecauseIknewthatteamsareencouraged,andtheworkofhelpingsystemstoworktogetherisworkthatneedsthesupportofadiverseteamacrosssystemstobeeffective.IwassoonadoptedbyadelightfulteamfromNewYork,andlearnedalotthatIcouldapplyhereinHawaii.Theprogramwasthorough,well-organizedandinspiring.UponreturntoHawaiiIhavesharedmyexperienceintheCertificateProgramandIamexcitedaboutopportunitiestoutilizetheskills,knowledgeandresourcesfromtheprogram.Itwastrulytimeandresourceswellspent."

LaurieTochiki,President/CEO,EPIC`Ohana

Classof2014


• Understandingoftheissues:Athoughtfulunderstandingofissues,suchasspecificpoliciesandpracticesthatremaintobeaddressedinthejuvenilejusticesysteminyourjurisdiction.

• Leadership:Adescriptionofcontributionsteammembershavemadeorareabletomaketoreformefforts,andtoadvocatingforthisissuetobecomeapriority.

• Capacitytousedatainordertosupportandmeasuretheimpactofreformefforts:Specificreferencestodatadescribingtheissuesidentifiedinyourjurisdiction.

• Familyengagement:Thehistoryof,and/orstrategytopursue,effortstoeffectivelyengagefamiliesinordertobetterservetheyouthinyourjurisdiction.

• Efficacy:Adetaileddescriptionofchallengesorbarriersencounteredinpreviousreformefforts,andanunderstandingofsuccessfulandunsuccessfulstrategiestoeliminatebarriers.

• Capacityandwillingnesstocollaborate(withinyourteamandwithothers):Ananalysisofeachteammember'srole,influenceandresources,andadescriptionofanyhistoryofsuccessfulcollaborationandreformefforts.

• Availableresources:Ananalysisoftheavailableresourceswithinyourjurisdiction,aswellascapacityandstrategytoobtainresourcestoimplementthereformeffort.

To apply for a subsidy, submit a statement of financial need with your individual online application (Part I). Thestatementoffinancialneedshouldbeoneparagraphthatdetailsyourcircumstancesandneeds,indicatingthespecificamountyouarerequesting.Ifyouareapplyingasateam,eachteammemberseekingfinancialsupportfortheprogramwill need to submit a statement of financial need in Part I. Please indicate if your agency/organization is unable orunwilling to provide funds for your attendance at this program and any attempts you have made to identify localfoundationsthatcouldsupportyourparticipation.CJJRwillnotconductanyseparatereviewofyourfinancialneed,soweencourageyoutoexerciserestraintinapplyingfortheselimiteddollars,helpingtoensurethattheyareallocatedtothosewiththegreatestneed.

OtherFinancialAssistanceAsmanyagenciesandorganizationsarefacingbudgetrestraints,westronglyurgeparticipantstoseekotherformsoffinancialassistance.Forexample,local,state,andregionallevelfoundationsareoftensupportiveofthistypeoftrainingactivityandmaybeabletoprovidegrantstocovertheportionofthetuitionforwhichtheparticipantisresponsible,aswellastravelcosts.Foreducationprofessionals,staffdevelopmentactivitiesareanallowableexpenseofTitleIdollars,includingTitleI,PartDfunds.CJJRhasreviewedTitleI,PartDanditisourbeliefthattheCertificateProgramqualifiesasaneligibleprogramsinceitaddressesthestaffdevelopmentneedsofeducatorsandcoordinatorsinleadershiprolesworkingwithneglect,delinquent,oratriskprograms.Therefore,CJJRurgeseducationprofessionalstocontacttheNeglectedandDelinquentTechnicalAssistanceCenter(NDTAC)StateCoordinatororTitleIDirectortorequestapprovalfortheuseofTitleIfundstosupporttheirparticipationinthisprogram.

“Pennsylvania’s‘team’ofjuvenilejustice,systemofcare,andchildwelfareprofessionalswouldliketosincerelythankyouandyourstaffforanextraordinaryexperience.Youthoughtfullydevelopedanagendawithstate-of-the-artsubjectmatterthatwasdeliveredbysomeofthebestmindsinthecountry.Theaddedbenefitofgettingtoknowcolleaguesfromacrossthenationinacasual,yet

professional,atmosphereicedthecake.Thanksfortheopportunity.”

RichardGold,FormerDeputySecretary,OfficeofChildren,Youth

andFamiliesKarenMallah,Director,PennsylvaniaSystemofCarePartnership,

UniversityofPittsburghMedicalCenterKeithSnyder,DeputyDirector,PennsylvaniaJuvenileCourt

Judges'Commission

PennsylvaniaTeam,Classof2010


Title IV-Eof theChildAbuseandPreventionTreatmentActmayalso support this typeof trainingactivity for eligiblecandidates,aswillfundsavailabletostatesandlocalitiesthroughtheJuvenileJusticeandDelinquencyPreventionAct.Again,applicantsareencouragedtoseekthistypeofsupportthroughtheirstate’sadministeringagency.

Thefulltuitionbalancemustbepaidinfullpriortothestartofprogram.Applicantsacceptedforparticipationwillreceiveadditionalinformationregardinghowtomakepayment.Dinnerwillbeprovidedattheopeningreceptionthefirstnightoftheprogram,andbreakfastandlunchwillbeprovidedthroughouttheprogram.Tomakebookinghotelroomsaseasyaspossible,theCenterforJuvenileJusticeReformhasreserved a block of rooms at a reduced rate at theGeorgetownUniversity Hotel and Conference Center,where theprogram will be held. Participants will, however, be responsible for hotel expenses and making their individualreservations.Moreinformationwillbeprovideduponacceptancetotheprogram.

IX.ApplicationPARTI:ContactInformation,ProfessionalBiography,andPersonalStatement

RequiredofALLapplicants.Responsesmustbesubmittedonlineat:http://cjjr.georgetown.edu/certificate-programs/application-form/

PARTII:EssayQuestions

RequiredofthosewhoareapplyingasanindividualANDthosewhoareapplyingaspartofateamandhavebeendesignatedtocompletetheEssayportionoftheapplicationonbehalfofthegroup.

Responsestotheessayquestions(PartII)mustbesubmittedviatheuploadoptionontheonlineapplication(followingPartI).Whilethelengthofyourresponsestoeachquestionmayvary,youressayquestionsasawholeshouldbeequivalenttoroughly3-4single-spacedpages.Teamsshouldprepareonejointsubmissionoftheessayquestions,anddesignateoneteammembertoupload/submitthecompleteddocument.

1.WhatdoyouhopetoachievebyparticipatinginthisCertificateProgram?Howdoyouexpecttousethelearningfromtheprograminyourjurisdiction?Pleasebeasspecificaspossible.Forteams,pleasecommentonyourteam’sgoals.2.Pleaseexplainwhyyouconsidertheissueofcrossoveryouthandtheuseofamulti-systemsapproachtoreformtobeimportantforyourwork.Identifythetypesofdatayouragency/organizationcollectsthatindicatethattheprevalenceofyouthinvolvedinmultiplesystems,particularlycrossoveryouthknowntobothjuvenilejusticeandchildwelfare,isasignificantissueforyourwork.3.Pleasedescribethewaysinwhichyouandyouragency/organizationhavesuccessfullyengagedotherorganizationsandagenciesasmulti-systemspartnersworkingoncrossoverissues.Pleasecommentspecificallyoneffortstoengagejuvenilejustice,childwelfare,education,behavioralhealth,andotherkeypartnersacrossthepublicandprivatesectors.Ineachexample,pleaseexplainyourroleintheeffort.Examplesmaybedrawnfromyourpreviouspositions,butthereshouldbeatleastoneexamplefromthepasttwoyears.4.Whatbarriersorchallengeshaveyouand/oryouragencyencounteredwhenworkingwithcrossoveryouthandundertakingmulti-systemsreforms?Inthepasttwoyears,whatspecificactionshaveyouoryourorganizationtakentoaddressthebarriers/challenges?Whichspecificactionsweremosteffectiveincombatingthem?Whathasbeenleastsuccessfulandwhy?


5.Pleasedescribethewaysinwhichyouand/oryouragencyengagesyouthandfamiliesinyourwork.6.Pleasedescribestrategiesthatyouand/oryouragencyhaveemployedtoaddresstheoverrepresentationofchildrenandyouthofcolorinthejuvenilejustice,childwelfare,orrelatedsystemsofcare.7.Pleasetakethisopportunitytoprovideusanyotherhelpfulinformationregardingyourcurrentroleintermsofyourleadershipresponsibilitiesandyourabilitytoleadorinfluencecross-systemschange.*Ifyouareapplyingasateam,pleasecommentonyourteam'scapacitytoleadorinfluencecross-systemschange.8.Ifyouareapplyingasateam,pleaseexplainhowyoudecideduponthecompositionofyourteamandwhythiscompositionwillenableyoutomakethechangesyoubelievearenecessarytoimprovemulti-systemspolicyandpracticeandtheoutcomesexperiencedbycrossoveryouth.

X.AbouttheCenterforJuvenileJusticeReformThe Center for Juvenile Justice Reform supports leadership development and advances a balanced, multi-systemsapproach to reducing juvenile delinquency that promotes positive child and youth development, while also holdingyouth accountable. Housed in one of themost prestigious universities in the country at the Georgetown UniversityMcCourtSchoolofPublicPolicy,theCenterisinauniquepositiontoprovidestrongandsustainednationalleadershipinidentifying andhighlighting the researchonpolicies andpractices thatworkbest to reducedelinquency and achievebetteroutcomesforthisnation’schildren.AparticularfocusoftheCenter’sworkisonyouthknowntoboththechildwelfareandjuvenilejusticesystems,alsoknownas“crossoveryouth.”ShayBilchik,oneofthecountry’smostinfluentialvoices in the juvenile justicearena,workscloselywithGeorgetown’sotherpolicycentersanddepartments in leadingtheCenter’sefforts.

In2008and2009theCenterengagedinayear-longBreakthroughSeriesCollaborativetotestsmall-scalemulti-systemsintegrationreformsinsevenjurisdictions.Theguidingprinciplesandbestpracticesidentifiedanddevelopedthroughitsstaff, expert instructors, and the surveyingof the juvenile justiceandchildwelfare fields,have servedas “drivers” increatingthecurriculumforthevariousCertificateProgramstheCenteroperates.CJJRhasalsousedthisknowledgetodevelopapracticemodelthatdescribesthespecificpracticesthatneedtobeinplacewithinajurisdictioninordertoreducethenumberofyouthwhocrossoverbetweenthechildwelfareandjuvenilejusticesystems,thenumberofyouthenteringandreenteringcare,andthe lengthof stay inoutofhomecare.CJJR iscurrently implementing thispracticemodel indozensof jurisdictionsaround thecountry.Most recently ithasalsodevelopedaYouth inCustodyPracticeModel,whichisbeingpilotedinfourjurisdictionsacrossthecountry.

ThroughagrantfromthePublicWelfareFoundation(PWF),theCenterisalsoworkingtoconveneprogressivejuvenilejusticeleadersactivelyengagedinreformeffortsinaJuvenileJusticeLeadershipNetworktostrengthenpeersupportandsolidifylessonslearnedinthefield.Additionally,withthesupportofPWFandCaseyFamilyPrograms,theCenterhostsaPublicInformationOfficerLearningCollaborativeforcommunicationdirectorsinthejuvenilejusticeandchildwelfarefieldstoenhancemessagingaroundreformeffortsunderwayintheirjurisdictions.AnotherkeyaspectoftheCenter’sworkistheJuvenileJusticeSystemImprovementProjectandJuvenileJusticeReformandReinvestmentInitiative–effortsdesignedtohelpstatesimproveoutcomesforjuvenileoffendersbybettertranslatingknowledgeon"whatworks"intoeverydaypracticeandpolicy.FormoreontheCenter’swork,visithttp://cjjr.georgetown.edu.

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