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August 2013

Inside this

Issue

EVENTS: Hot August

Nights: Special guests Classic Cars

Entertainment Pie Eating Contest

Music Displays

ARTICLES:

New Assessment and Orientation Unit

in Juvenile Hall

Mission Statement Juvenile Hall

840 Guadalupe Pkwy San Jose, CA 95110

408-278-5820 Police Admissions

Inside Out Parent Information Link

Juvenile Hall presented our annual Hot August Nights event on Friday August 30th.

Special Guests included:

James "Brewster" Thompson, former Juvenile Hall staff, powerful motivational speaker, comedian/ventriloquist and world class jump roper

Manuel Romero (A singer who appeared as one of the top 20 contestants on the second season of the NBC reality television series America’s Got Talent) ,

Events: Kids Pie Eating Contest,

Classic Car Competition Motorcycles

Minor Reuben B. and staff G. Jones team up to sing “Cruising” by Smokey Robinson “Blurred line” by Robin Thicke

“Forever Young” by Jay-Z

Displays and participation: Minors participated in each unit by creating a theme and then a display board for the event. Each unit was given a classic car model to develop and use as part of their creations.

Food and drinks were provided by Aldo from Mega Bite Pizza. Aldo has been a supporter of the Juvenile Hall events for nearly seven years. Special Dedication: A special tribute to Bob Ryan, a former staff participant

and coordinator of the Hot August Nights event,

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Car Competition and Entertainment:

Brewster Thompson

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America’s Got Talent: Manual Romero

Ryan Family Tribute JH staff Hot August Nights Team

Classic Car Competition participants

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Displays and posters made by the minors.

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More Displays and Posters

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Winners: Displays

First place B8 Second place G1

Third place B3

Pie eating contest Winner is

G1!

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New services in Juvenile Hall

Juvenile Hall is proud to announce its opening of our brand new unit Assessment and Orientation (A&O) Unit. The idea came from one of our Evidence Based Practice Workgroups who address Service Enhancement, Chaired by A. Allen and Co-Chaired by K.Leisten.

The goal of this workgroup was to look at the kinds of assessments we do with our minors and improve them if needed. This includes the departments that we partner with to provide services, such as Mental Health, County of Education (Osborne School) and the Valley Health system. In order to draft out what this unit was to look like, a unit a sub-committee was created with all of the staff and partners together.

The purpose was to create a place where most of our new admit minors are in one location in order to assure that all of their assessments are completed and recorded before moving on to an assigned general population unit. Therefore, the minors brought to Juvenile Hall are screened by a probation officer; if it is determined that the minor is to remain in custody, minors are now sent to the A&O unit. High risk security minors and female minors are the exception and are sent to separate units.

The information gathered in the A&O unit assists staff in responding more effectively to the minors’ criminogenic needs. Staff offer minors tools to make better choices and not return to juvenile hall. This kind of responsivity is part of our departments’ new direction in Evidence Based practices. For minors who are not assigned to the A&O unit, a staff member is assigned to meet with them on a one on one basis and assure completion of assessments and orientations.

Congratulations to the hard workers of the Service Enhancement workgroup, the sub-committee and all the partners who came

together to make this accomplishment possible.

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Multi-Agency Assessment Center (MAAC) Services

Contact Information

Asian American Recovery Service: 271-3900 Providing Substance Abuse Services

CYO: California Youth Outreach: 280-0203 Providing Gang Intervention Services

Catholic Charities: 295-6033 Providing Gang Intervention Services

FLY: Fresh Lifelines for Youth: 263-2630 Providing Law- navigation of the system Services

Family and Children’s Services: 292-9353 Providing Domestic and Family Violence Services

If you have any questions about our programming or services here in Juvenile Hall please feel free to contact

the MAAC and Programs unit or contact the above community based organization directly.

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Juvenile Hall Volunteer Programs in Juvenile Hall: Alcoholics Anonymous: Group meetings for minors with alcohol abuse problems. Alateen/Alannon/Alateen: Group meetings for minors who are related to people with alcohol abuse problems. Beat Within, The: Is a branch of New American Media which is the country's first and largest national collaboration and advocate of 2000 ethnic news organizations. The Beat produces and publishes weekly writings and artwork of incarcerated minors. Catalyst for Youth: A non-profit organization sponsors the following programs:

Art Program: Sponsored by the Catalyst for Youth Organization, volunteers come to teach basic art and craft classes to the youth.

Scrabble: Sponsored by the Catalyst for Youth Organization, youth play scrabble and learn that they can have fun while reinforcing their spelling and language skills.

Centering and Meditation: This program is sponsored by the Chaplain Services. Chess King Corporation: Youth are taught intensive tactical training from the Masters of the game of Chess. Inter-unit tournament play competes for the Chess King Cup. Choir: This singing opportunity is sponsored through the Chaplains services. Flower Program: Megan Williams and a group of volunteers bring fresh cut flowers and assist the minors to create a beautiful bouquet for family for Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving. For Pits Sake: For Pits sake is a non profit org that has been a leader in the community for over a decade in both human and animal rescue efforts, safety programs for children and humane education. Freedom Readers: Reading Enrichment Program in B4 Unit Furry Friends: Pet assisted therapy services where volunteers will bring in various animals for minors to interact with. Girl Scouts: Got Choices is a weekly year round healthy life style and prevention program for girls. Program components are self reflection and exploration, self esteem and achievement, health and well being and positive lifestyles. Hair Care: Hair cut services are provided for all minors on a rotating schedule. Marijuana Anonymous: Group meetings for minors with marijuana abuse problems. Narcotics Anonymous: Group meetings for minors with drug abuse problems. Planned Parenthood: Program targets teens that are at risk for teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and violence. It gives a week long workshop that educates minors about family life and issues surrounding sexual intercourse. Religious Services: An assigned Chaplain oversees all religious services provided for minors. Bible studies are held weekly. Santa: During the Christmas holiday volunteer Mr. Wallau assisted by several elves pass out Christmas presents to our minors in custody.

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Juvenile Hall 840 Guadalupe Parkway

San Jose, CA 95110 408-278-5820

CONTACTS:

Juvenile Hall Main Lobby 278-5800 Juvenile Hall Police Admissions 278-5820 Juvenile Hall Visiting 278-5810 Electronic Monitoring Program 278-6211

UNIT SUPERVISORS

B3, B7 Leisten 278-5862 B5, B6 Jennings 278-5864 B8, B9 Fiack 278-5981 G1/B4 Hill 278-5966 Control Supervisor Office 278-5826 B2 -MAAC/Prog Trammel 278-5961 Anti Graffiti/Paint Program 944-9046 TASC Richardson 278-5860

Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall Mission Statement

The Mission of Juvenile Hall as a detention facility is to provide and environment where the safety and security of the minors is our highest priority. We ensure that our youth receive the nutritional educational, medical and mental health services as mandated by the state. While upholding the orders of the Court, we thereby contribute to the common effort of protecting the community. Further, we are committed to a

standard of excellence in humane treatment.

Goals and Aspirations - With Dedication We Pledge to Strive For:

Professionalism – We act with fairness, consistency and without bias, while facing the daily challenges of working with delinquent behavior.

Positive Role Modeling – We believe it is through our actions and guidance that we make the

greatest impact.

Integrity – We strive to maintain honest, ethical and moral behavior within and outside of our profession of working with delinquent behavior.

Professional Development – We recognize that continuous education and training create the

most effective staff.

Enrichment in Programming – We extend our positive influence throughout the community and within our institution through the development of socially beneficial programs.

Community Involvement – We recognize the value of and utilize community resources to aide in

our effort to effect positive change in our youth.