Family Focused
Decision Making
Adolphus Graves; JDAI Coord.
Clayton Co. Juvenile Court, GA.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
J.D.A.I. Inter­Site Conference
Dallas, TX
September 26, 2007
WHERE IS THE “SYSTEM” IN THE
JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM?
System is defined as “A
group of interacting,
interrelated, or
interdependent elements
forming a complex whole or
. . . A functionally related
group of elements.
The American Heritage
Dictionary
But in most jurisdictions,
there is rarely such a system.
“Instead, we often find a set
of individual, complex
institutions and
governmental agencies each
with its own statutory
mandates, budget authority,
& regulations.”
Pathways To Juvenile Detention
Reform; Collaboration &
Leadership, Annie E. Casey
Foundation
16 KEY PRINCIPLES OF A JUVENILE
DELINQUENCY COURT OF EXCELLENCE
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The key principles were developed after the
National Council of Juvenile & Family Court
Judges researched and published
recommendations on more than 25 different
issues within the juvenile delinquency
system. These 16 principles establish a
foundation for building a court of excellence
to achieve the goals of the juvenile
delinquency court.
KEY PRINCIPLE #10
Juvenile Delinquency System Staff Should
Engage Parents & Families at all Stages of
the Juvenile Delinquency Court Process to
Encourage Family Members to Participate
Fully in the Development and Implementation
of the Youth’s Intervention Plan
VISION STATEMENT
In order to promote a safe and
secure community, the Juvenile
Court of Clayton County,
Georgia will utilize prevention
and treatment services, in
collaboration with families and
other organizations, to
encourage the physical,
emotional, psychological,
educational, and moral wellbeing of children throughout the
county to prevent and treat
deprivation, delinquency, and
unruly behavior.
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Create A Collaborative Environment
THE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
PANEL
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Mental Health Counselor
School Social Worker
School Psychologist
C.P.S. Investigator (DFCS)
Case Expeditor (DJJ)
D.A.’s Office (Victim Assist.)
Defense Bar Rep.
Shelter Care Case Manager
Non-Profit Orgs.
Citizen Volunteers
"PARENTS
FINDING ALTERNATIVES for SAFETY
& TREATMENT PANEL
! Multi-Disciplinary Panel
! Meets 3 Times per week
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before Detention Hearings
Assess Detain Youth for
Risk & Needs
Interview Parents
Develop Alternative to
Detention
Recommends to Judge at
Hearing
FRONT-END LOADING
APPROACH TO SENTENCING
# Immediate Assessment of Risk &
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Needs
Greater Likelihood of Mental
Health Stabilization before
Sentencing
Treatment Modalities established
before or at Sentencing
Reduced Likelihood of ReOffending
Reliable & Complete Information
for Judge at Sentencing
ALTERNATIVE DETENTION
PROGRAMS
EVENING REPORTING
CENTER
SHELTER
CARE
HOME
MONITOR
ELECTRONIC
MONITOR
CONDITIONAL RELEASE
WRAP-AROUND SERVICES
MULTI-SYSTEMIC THERAPY
DEVELOP DIVERSION PROGRAMS FOR
LOW RISK YOUTH
PARENTING
FIRE AWARENESS
PERSONAL SPACE
COMMUNITY SERVICE
MEDIATION
BOUNDARIES
SCHOOL CONFLICT WORKSHOP
THEFT WORKSHOP
INFORMAL ADJUSTMENT
ADMONISH & COUNSEL
Contact Information
Adolphus Graves
J.D.A.I. Coordinator
Clayton Co. Juvenile Court
(770) 603-5274
[email protected]