Paulding County Division of Youth Services CSI/HITS

Department of Juvenile Justice Mission Statement



 To protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding young offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of services and sanctions in appropriate settings and by supporting youth in their communities to become productive law abiding citizens.

Regions and Districts   DJJ has 4 regions and 13 districts which oversee the management of all DJJ secure facilities and community service and intake offices.  There are 26 facilities and 92 community service and intake offices.

Paulding County Staff  Terry Isaac Juvenile Program Manager Leslie Wyatt Program Assistant

Nikki Covera Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist III - CSI

Stephanie Argo - JPPS II

Danielle Batie - JPPS II

Sonya Davidson JPPS II

Amanda Hart - JPPS II

Joy Jackson JPPS II

Courtney Jones - JPPS II

David Nave JPPS II

Richard Lindsey Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist III - HITS

Natasha Swift JPPS I

Titles/Responsibilities   Juvenile Program Manager – oversight of the Paulding County office.  Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist III – supervise probation officers/case managers  Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist II – individual case managers/probation officer responsible for the supervision of youth under Paulding County jurisdiction  Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist I – individual case managers/probation officer assigned to the High Intensity Supervision Team  Program Assistant – Administrative Support Staff

Caseload Numbers   Designated Felon(s) : A youth disposed of for serious felony offenses (murder, voluntary manslaughter, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, and armed robbery).  Committed Youth : A juvenile court disposition that places a youth in the legal care and control by the Department of Juvenile Justice for treatment purposes.  Probated Youth : A juvenile court disposition that places a youth under legal jurisdiction of the Paulding Juvenile Court.

 Informal Adjustments: A 90 day period of less restrictive supervision for the completion of specific services.

Juvenile Treatment Approaches Vs. Traditional Corrections Approach



 The primary objective is to identify the precipitating factors and underlying causes that drive unruly and delinquent behaviors.  To establish appropriate treatment services and interventions to address deficiencies and enhance/ build upon the current strengths within the youth and family.  To support parents/guardians in the rehabilitating treatment efforts ordered or recommended by the court.

Systems of Care   LIPT – Local Interagency Planning Team consists of community partners and service providers who staff individual cases for the purposes of establishing effective treatment services for youth and families.  Paulding County Juvenile Treatment Team – Committee composed of representatives from the Paulding County community that provides services for the youth and families. Typically youth who are pending juvenile court charges or that are demonstrating at-risk behaviors.  Paulding County Children’s Cabinet – Community collaborative body established to coordinate and meet the needs of families and children in Paulding County.

Common Youth and Family Needs



 MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS  SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT  EMPLOYMENT/FINANCIAL NEEDS  HOUSING  MENTORING  TRANSPORTATION  STRUCTURE/POSITIVE ACTIVITIES  PARENTING SKILLS  LIFE SKILLS

Community Service and Intake (CSI)



 Traditional supervision of youth under the jurisdiction of Paulding County Juvenile Court and/or the Department of Juvenile Justice. DELINQUENT YOUTH - Delinquent child has committed a crime under the laws of Georgia and/or another state and is need of treatment and rehabilitation. This is an offense that adults and youth can commit. UNRULY YOUTH - Unruly child are non delinquent offenses that can only be committed by someone under the age of 18 and are commonly referred to as status offenses (runaway, school truancy, possession of tobacco products, curfew violation etc.)

Community Service and Intake (CSI) Traditional Supervision Requirements



 CSI youth are supervised in accordance to a comprehensive risk and needs assessment which is conducted within 30 days of a youth’s disposition. -

Low Level - Once a month face to face contact and a home visit every 90 days.

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Medium Level -

Two face to face contacts with a youth, one face to face with a parent, one collateral contact monthly and home visit every 60 days. High Level Three face to face contacts with a youth, one face to face with a parent, once collateral contact and home visit monthly.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND INTAKE



High Intensity Team Supervision (HITS)



 The High Intensity Team Supervision Program provides more intense supervision for youth who are not successful under regular supervision under Community Service and Intake.

HITS/Housebound Services   The HITS team has two components:  Housebound Program  High Intensity Supervision The HITS program is designed for 6 months. Upon successful completion the HITS client : - can be referred to court for termination of probation - can be stepped down to CSI

Housebound   Housebound clients come from court or from CSI graduated sanctions ( inter-office referrals).  Youth assigned from court are usually supervised from one hearing to the next.  Youth assigned from graduated sanctions can be supervised for up to 30 days.  Housebound youth are detained at home. It is an alternative to detention in a secure facility.  Youth on housebound report face to face three times per week and call in two times per week in addition to curfew checks.

Regular Hits Supervision   The regular HITS program is a three level program with decreasing supervision.  Level 1 – This is the most restrictive supervision level. There are two face to face visits per week. There are two phone call check-ins per week. There is a collateral contact each week. There are two after hour curfew checks per week . Five hours of community service are required to advance to Level 2.  Youth are also required to attend a weekly group meeting.  This is designed to be a 30 day time period.     

Regular HITS Supervision cont’d.



 Level 2 Supervision involves:        

Two face to face contacts per week. One phone call check-in per week. One collateral contact per week 20 hours of community service. Decreased curfew Attendance at weekly group meeting Curfew Checks Designed to be a 90 day period.

Regular HITS Supervision cont’d.



 Level 3 – This is the least restrictive supervision:      

One face to face contact per week One phone call check-in per week Attendance at the weekly group meeting 10 hours of community service One collateral contact per week This is designed to be a 60 day period.

**All youth are required to participate in community service learning project. Example: Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, Department of Natural Resources etc.

Department of Juvenile Justice Vision



Offer Hope and Youth Change.

DJJ will lead the nation in preparing young people in its care to develop and sustain productive lives.

Contact Information  101 Bainbridge Way Suite 230 Dallas, GA 30132 (770) 443 -7855 http://www.djj.state.ga.us