18th Judicial DistrictJuvenile Diversion Counseling Program

2006-2009 Combined Annual Report

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Written by Shelley Dodd, LPC, LAC, NCC, Director, Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program

Editor, Stacey MacGlashan, MSW, LCSW

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Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements 4• Comments from the Bench 4• Wilderness Therapy 5• Introduction 6• History 6• Mission Statement 7• What Makes Us Different 8• Art Therapy 9• Teen Media Project 10• Services We Provide 11• 2006 Program Development, Evaluation and Achievements 12• 2007 Program Development, Evaluation and Achievements 13• 2008 Program Development, Evaluation and Achievements 14• 2009 Program Development, Evaluation and Achievements 15• After School Art 16• Individual Therapy Results 17• Family Therapy Results 18• Restorative Justice Results 19• Discharge Results 20• Recidivism Results 21-24• Comparative Cost Per Client 25-26• Our Amazing Staff 27-30• Appendix I: 2006-2009 JDCP Recidivism Results Summary Table 31• Appendix II: 2009 Disposition of All Closed Cases 32

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Acknowledgements andComments from the Bench

Acknowledgements

It is with great admiration and profound gratitude that Idedicate this report to the JDCP staff.

JDCP and all of its amazing components andaccomplishments have been created through each andevery team member’s commitment and dedication toimproving the lives of the children, families and thecommunities that we serve.

None of this would have been possible without DistrictAttorney Carol Chambers, who has been acontinuous advocate and supporter of our program.

Thank you.

Shelley DoddShelley Dodd, L.P.C., N.C.C., L.A.C.Director, Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program

Comments from the Bench

“I routinely sing the praises of the diversionopportunity in court to juveniles, particularlyemphasizing how critically important it is that theygive 100 percent effort from start to finish. Thebenefits of a juvenile entering diversion are multi-faceted.”

Magistrate Robert Lung,18th Judicial District

“I agree it is an extremely valuable and effectiveprogram. Please express our gratitude to all whoare involved as what they do is so important to ouryouth and society. Thanks for sharing!”

William Blair Sylvester, Chief Judge18th Judicial District

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Wilderness Therapy

“I would like to do the best I can in school instead of just average. I wantto be the leader of my life to keep me out of trouble, and I would like tohelp others that need guidance in their life.” – 15-year-old male client

Rock climbing, Table Mountain, CO

Fishing, Jefferson Lake, CO

Camping and mountaineering, UT

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IntroductionThis report focuses on the program development, key achievements andextensive evaluation of the Juvenile Diversion CounselingProgram from 2006-2009.

JDCP is unique in that it offers comprehensive, multimodal treatment. Our“one size fits no-one” philosophy demands that everything we do isbased on the client and family’s needs rather than the program requirements.

HistoryResponding to an overwhelming increase in juvenile delinquency, in 1974,District Attorney Robert R. Gallagher, Jr. convened a Juvenile JusticeTask Force to study how to reduce juvenile involvement with the criminal justicesystem and how to make the system more responsive to individual needs.

The 18th Juvenile Diversion Program was conceived by this task forceand began operation in October 1975. Since that time, the program has evolvedinto an established and effective approach providing community prevention andintervention. With offices in Aurora, Centennial, Littleton and Castle Rock, JDCPserves an average of 1,237 juveniles per year. Services provided includeindividual and family counseling, experiential therapy, community service andrestitution.

In 2005, under the leadership of a new director and a new district attorney, theJuvenile Diversion Program began to expand services, pursue additionalresources for funding and conduct a comprehensive program evaluation. In2006, the program’s name was changed to the Juvenile Diversion CounselingProgram to clarify our role.

“We are not ‘diversion officers.’ While we do provide community-based supervision, we are master's-level andlicensed psychotherapists. With the word diversion meaning so many things to different people, it is importantthat we differentiate ourselves as direct service providers and not case managers.”

-S. Dodd, Director, JDCP

After School Art

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JDCP MissionIn an atmosphere of professionalism and excellence,we provide counseling and support to juvenileoffenders and their families. We create opportunitiesfor change with an emphasis on accountability andpersonal growth.

“Creating our mission statement was a tremendousaccomplishment. During our first retreat, webrainstormed together until we all agreed on

who we are and what we wanted to do. It wasone of the first things we did as a team.”

-S. Dodd, Director, JDCP

Camping, Moab, UT

Canyoneering, Moab, UT

Mountaineering, Poudre Valley, CO

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What Makes Us Different

• We are client-centered, which means eachtreatment component, each service we recommendand provide and each client’s length of treatment isbased on that client’s treatment needs, situation,offense, and family.

• Our staff comprises master's-level clinicians whohave advanced and varied areas of expertise. Theyreceive on-going supervision, professionaldevelopment, training and support. Each year weset and achieve professional and personal goals asa team.

• Our “one size fits no one” belief. While manyevidenced-based practices are available, matchingthe treatment to the client is key for success.

All photos are of clients’ art taken during After School Art, Aurora, CO

9“I would like to work with kids like me when I grow up so I can teachthem what I have learned” - art therapy client

Art TherapyIn a traditional outpatient setting, without alternative

experiential therapies, many of the clients we serve areviewed as untreatable. Providing art therapy is an effective

way to empower and heal kids. Learning and practicingpro-social forms of expression replace prior delinquent,

acting-out behavior. Developing mastery, self-esteem andcoping skills are just a few of the benefits received.

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“I thought that it would be a good experience and I like to talk and express my opinions about things that are goingon right now in the world.” -14-year-old female TMP client

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Group Counseling

Art Therapy

EMDR

After School Art

Teen Media Project

Animal AssistedTherapy

SandplayTherapy

CommunityOutreach

Case Management

Restitution

Restorative Justice

Community Service

Wilderness Therapy

Family Counseling

Individual Counseling

WeProvide

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2006Program Development• Received a juvenile diversion grant through the Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance (OAJJA) with an award of $96,032.• Created a voluntary program to provide fee-for-service, prevention to adolescents.• Created a direct referral program with Aurora Municipal Probation to reduce barriers to treatment and make services more easily

available to Aurora residents.• Hired and began working with Dr. Sarah Nelson of Nelson Consulting, LLC to complete a comprehensive program evaluation.• Hired an additional full-time counselor and half-time outreach coordinator.• Implemented an experiential wilderness component which includes day and overnight experiential activities and community service.• Built an art studio to expand therapy services for clients.

Program Evaluation• Began process of completing a comprehensive program evaluation.• Created Timelog, a database to collect, record and analyze data.• Created a baseline for future analysis and reports using 2006 data.• Created and piloted a survey for clients and families to give direct feedback on each service we provide.• Implemented treatment plans.

Key Achievements• Served 1,308 clients.• Collected and distributed to victims $32,588 in restitution.• Seventeen percent under budget.• Increased the number of staff with mental health licensure from three to eight.• Successfully facilitated five day trips, five overnight trips and seven community service activities.• Increased therapeutic groups from two in one location to seven in three locations.• Successfully trained two master's-level counseling interns.• Created art carts for all office locations and provided clinical supervision using art with clients.• Increased community outreach and involvement by providing therapy at schools, participating in local youth initiatives and

presenting at multiple community forums.• 100 percent safety record on all activities and trips.• 100 percent staff retention.

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2007Program Development• Applied for a federal grant through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).• Received an OAJJA grant with an award of $188,181 to continue expanding and enhancing the wilderness component.• Created and piloted a restorative justice component, completing eight restorative justice circles with 13 clients.• Enhanced wilderness component by providing a more varied and intense level of activities.• Revised the district court referral process to reduce barriers to services.

Program Evaluation• Continued working with Dr. Sarah Nelson to complete a comprehensive program evaluation.• Piloted and implemented the YOQ-SR (a standardized mental health screening tool).• Implemented first full year of web-based client feedback forms and analyzed results.

Key Achievements• Served 1,087 clients.• Collected and distributed to victims $23,675 in restitution.• Twenty-two percent under budget.• Successfully facilitated 15 day trips, six overnight trips and ten community service activities.• Continued to offer a fee-for-service program, received 82 voluntary referrals and five adult referrals.• The Teen Media Project and Douglas County’s Channel 8 (DC8) completed the Uninterrupted public service announcement

(PSA) campaign.• Increased community outreach and involvement by providing therapy at schools, participating in local youth initiatives and

presenting at multiple community forums.• Successfully trained four master's-level counseling interns.• 100 percent safety record on all trips.• 100 percent staff retention.

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2008Program Development• Ten staff trained as Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing level I practitioners, three staff trained as EMDR level II

practitioners and one as an EMDR consultant.• Two staff completed the year-long training requirements as sandplay practitioners.• The TMP received $12,000 in drug forfeiture funds to complete additional public service announcements and a documentary short.• Received OAJJA grant with an award of $152,223 to continue expanding and enhancing the wilderness component.• Continued successful facilitation of all the experiential components.• Grant revision approved to expand and support the TMP.• After School Art (ASA) component began collaboration with an Aurora art studio, The Other Side Arts (TOSA), to provide an open

art studio during after-school hours.

Program Evaluation• Continued working with Dr. Sarah Nelson to complete a comprehensive program evaluation.• Completed second full year of web-based client feedback forms.• Collected data to determine recidivism results.

Key Achievements• Served 1,068 clients.• Collected and distributed to victims $20,984 in restitution.• Sixteen percent under budget.• Uninterrupted and producer Joy Parrish, JDCP counselor, nominated for and win Regional Heartland Emmy Award.• Increased family therapy by 50 percent.• Successfully facilitated 26 day trips, seven overnight trips and eight community service activities.• Purchased 15-passenger bus to reduce costs while increasing access to activities.• Developed and distributed educational brochures to increase awareness and reduce juvenile crime.• Held first diversion art show at TOSA in Aurora.• Successfully trained three master's-level counseling interns.• Expanded our internship program to accept applicants from additional universities.• 100 percent safety record on all trips.

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2009Program Development• Ten staff trained as EMDR level II practitioners.• Received an OAJJA grant with an award of $152,223.• Continued successful facilitation of all added components including; community service activities, day trips, overnight trips and

RJ circles.• ASA celebrated one year as a successful, thriving component and began providing services twice a week.• afterschoolart.org blog and website created and maintained to showcase clients’ amazing art.• The TMP created and launched its website, Uninterrupted.tv.

Program Evaluation• Continued working with Dr. Sarah Nelson to complete a comprehensive program evaluation.• Completed quarterly and annual reports using Timelog data and client feedback forms.• Collected data, analyzed and completed recidivism results for 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Key Achievements• Served 1,031 clients.• Collected and distributed to victims $32,588 in restitution.• Eleven percent under budget.• Successfully facilitated 34 day trips, nine overnight trips, four community service activities and ten RJ circles.• The second Artist Outreach/Diversion Art show was held at TOSA in Aurora.• The TMP produced the second and third PSA campaigns of Uninterrupted.• The TMP single-spot and PSA campaigns entered to win a Regional Emmy Award.• The TMP expanded to accept two media interns from Colorado Art Institute.• Successfully trained three master's-level counseling interns.• Designed, published and distributed JDCP quarterly newsletter, Inside Diversion.• Continued to develop a stable, highly motivated, cohesive team that communicates and solves problems effectively.• 100 percent safety record on all events and activities.

After School Art

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Individual Therapy Results0ur clients complete anonymous client feedback forms through Survey Monkey. Clients and families who participate inmultiple modalities or components are asked to complete a survey on each service received. We currently use 60different surveys to accurately collect and analyze our clients’ feedback.

Your experience in individual counseling was:

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Your experience in individual counseling was:• “At times counseling was very stressful to talk about and annoying to go to, but it even helped me help other people with

their problems and it helped me so much with problems from home, school, and everywhere. Literally. I'm so happy I gotthrough this, if I didn't... My life would be very different not just an iota of it but literally my life.” -14-year-old female client

• “I wasn’t being yelled at.” -18-year-old male client• “I really felt like this was a good experience and it was very nice to talk to a person who really wanted to listen to what I

had to say.” -17-year-old female client• “Counseling made me a new person. I stopped trying to be a thug.” -15-year-old male client• “I could get my thoughts out without being judged.” -16-year-old male client

Answer Options Response

Percent

Response

Count

Excellent 73.2 167

Good 24.1 55

Satisfactory 2.6 6

Unsatisfactory 0.0 0

AnsweredQuestion

228

SkippedQuestion

5

Results from 233 JDCP clients who completedthe survey from 10/15/07-12/29/09

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Family Therapy ResultsThe pie chart is based on 45 anonymous surveys completed between 2/28/09 and 2/3/10 by parents who participated infamily therapy with JDCP.

M y family life has impro ved as a result

o f attending family therapy.

StronglyAgree

Agree

Disagree

StronglyDisagree

Answer Options Response

Percent

Response

Count

Strongly Agree 65.9 29

Agree 31.8 14

Disagree 0 0

Strongly Disagree 2.3 1

Answered Question 44

Skipped Question 1

Your experience in family therapy was:• “It was fun and it helped build trust. I think

it helped greatly in my life and helped keepme on track by motivating me to stay out oftrouble.”

• “Because I can talk to my parents withoutfighting with them.”

• “It made me realize that I am not the problembut a part of it.”

• “I think it was excellent because I got to seea nice lady… who helped me learn how to bea gentleman around girls and be smart in myactions.”

• “I had a great time getting through the ‘hardtimes’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Why did you choose family therapy over court:• “I felt like we kinda’ needed family therapy and it could help build

trust in my family. It also seemed like a better way to get throughthings without having to go through all the stress of court.”

• “I felt I could be helped more by therapy than by punishment,because my arrest was because of emotionally charged issues.”

• “I wanted to become more connected with my family.”• “I needed to be closer to my family, and I didn't want to got to

court.”Things you liked about family therapy:• “I could express my feelings more than hiding most of them.”• “I got different points of view from everyone in group.”• “Our family got some excellent feedback and that feedback

helped us with some of our conflicts.”• “It gave all of us a voice in a safe place.”

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Restorative Justice ResultsWhen completing our feedback forms, clients are given the opportunity to respond to 28 specific questions gatheringrelevant information on their background, reason for attending diversion, the professionalism, quality andresponsiveness of their therapist as well as goals and future plans. Below are anonymous quotes and statistics takenfrom our surveys.

Things you learned from community service:

• “It helped me train myself to do things that Iparticularly did not want to do, but in the end,everyone has to do some things in life that theydon’t want to do. Then I found out, it’s not so badonce I’m there and it’s a good cause.”

Things you learned from restorative justice:

• “The resolution was very fair and I am excited tohelp with the school and teach kids about whathappened so it will show them not to do this.”

• “I had a chance to apologize personally.”• “We were a part of the process that decided our

punishment.”

List one important personal goal that you would liketo achieve as a result of attending a restorativejustice circle:

• “To pass all of my classes, not break the law EVERagain, and to treat people with respect forthemselves, and their belongings”

Restorative justice circle results basedon 25 completed surveys from 3/10/08-2/17/09:

• 87.5 percent rated the RJ circle as good orexcellent

• 12.5 percent rated it at satisfactory• 70 percent of participants strongly agreed

with the statement, “I am less likely to breakthe law because I attended the RJ circle.”

• 41.7 percent strongly agreed and 50 percentagreed with the statement, “My family lifehas improved because I attended the RJcircle.”

• 83.3 percent strongly agreed and 16.7percent agreed with the statement, “Iunderstand how my actions affect otherspeople as a result of attending the RJ circle.”

Our restorative justice component brings together circles of people impacted by an adolescent’s poor decisions, includingthe adolescent, his/her parents, victims, law enforcement, school personnel and community members. During the circle,the adolescent demonstrates accountability for the choice, talks about thoughts and feelings before, during and since theoffense and learns from other participants about impacts and concerns. The circle concludes with the group reachingan agreement about how the adolescent can make amends for the harm caused.

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2009 Discharge Disposition of All Accepted Cases

Successfully Completed

Returned Violation/NewCharges

Returned Non-compliant

Closed Unsuccessfully

Missed two or MoreAppointments

Non-payment ofRestitution

Successfully CompletedReturned Violation/New ChargesReturned Non-compliantClosed UnsuccessfullyMissed two or More AppointmentsNon-payment of Restitution

This chart reflects the outcome of JDCP cases closed in 2009. This information reflects all cases in which the juvenileaccepted diversion services and signed a contract. Cases that were rejected by JDCP due to incorrect or no contactinformation, client refusing services, client deemed inappropriate for the program or client requesting the allegation behandled in court have been excluded from this chart.

*In the 18th Judicial District, 72.5 percent of juveniles sentenced to probation in 2009 successfullycompleted, 20.9 percent received technical violations and 6.6 percent received new charges priorto completion (Recidivism Report-FY2009, Colorado State Judicial Branch).

Percent85*

65130

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Recidivism Results

The JDCP’s recidivism rates for 2008 are 1.93 percent at six months and 3.87 percent at 12 months.*

Overall recidivism rates have declined from 2006 to 2008 for clients who successfully completed theprogram and have been out of the program for a period of six to 12 months. Clients who successfullycompleted the program and have been out of the program for more than 12 months show a sharperdecline in recidivism rates from 2006 to 2007.

In Colorado recidivism rates for diversion programs are 19.4 percent (Juvenile Justice Annual Report to theGovernor, September 2009)**. Recidivism rates for similar programs at the national level are notavailable.

The JDCP rates are exponentially lower than the state rate.

Class of Charge for Referred Clients:Seventy percent of clients referred to JDCP faced felony (F3-F6)and/or misdemeanor charges (M1-M3) and29 percent of clients were referred with a petty offense.One percent of clients referred were for UC/UP*

*(underage consumption and underage possession of alcohol). Underage consumption alone is not filed at thedistrict court level in our jurisdiction (JDCP, 2009).

*See Appendix I**The available recidivism rates compiled through the OAJJA reflect the 22 programs participating in the OAJJA juvenile diversion grant.

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JDCP 2006-2008 Recidivism Results

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Results are based on a random sample of 50 percent of clients who were discharged successfullyfrom JDCP. Time intervals are post-discharge. Recidivism was defined as clients with new misdemeanorand/ or felony adjudications or convictions. Results were achieved through database searches on NCIC/CCICand Lexus Nexus.

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Recidivism Results

Percent of clientswith new charges:

Six months 2.3112 months 4.6218 months 10

Percent of clientswith new charges:

Six months 2.9012 months 4.6518 months 6.97

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Recidivism Results

Percent of clientswith new charges:

Six months 1.9312 months 3.87

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2009 Annual Cost and Success Rates Per Client

Juvenile is facedwith a districtlevel charge

JDCP$770

18th Juvenile Probation$1,630

2009 success rate:85 percent*

2009 success rate:73 percent*

One year post-programrelease recidivism rate:

39 percent**

One year post-programrelease recidivism rate:

Four percent**

*Success is defined as completing the program with a positive termination.

**Post-release recidivism for probation is defined as a filing for felony or misdemeanor charges within one year of termination from programplacement for a criminal offense. Recidivism for JDCP is defined as a misdemeanor and/ or felony adjudication or conviction within oneyear of termination from the program. Information is based on FY2008 terminations remaining successful one year after release(Recidivism Report-FY2009, Colorado State Judicial Branch).

While these two programsare different and cannot beused objectively forcomparative analysis, theoutcomes from bothprograms indicate thatdiversion is a cost-effectiveand highly successfulintervention.

Currently, diversion programs are offered voluntarily by districts and are not required by the state.

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Juvenile is facedwith a districtlevel charge

Referred to JDCPReferred to court

$603

Accept andcomplete JDCP

$770Four percent recidivism

Referred to JDCP$770

Charges droppedor dismissed

Return to court$603

Adjudicated

Sentenced

Probation $1,630(possible option)Total cost $2,233

39 percent recidivism

When appropriate, diversion is an alternative to the criminalfiling of a court case. In 2009, there were 389 cases referredto JDCP prior to being filed in court. This reduced court costsby $234,380.

Accepts andcompletes JDCPTotal cost $1,373

Four percent recidivism

2009 Annual Cost Per Client

Court costs, probation costs and probation recidivism rates were provided by the Division of Planning and Analysis, ColoradoJudicial Branch for 2009. Court costs are based on judge and staff time. Probation and JDCP costs are based on cost to thestate and do not reflect fees incurred by clients. Recidivism rates are based on one year post-program recidivism results for 2009.

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Our Amazing StaffShelley Dodd, L.P.C., L.A.C., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program DirectorBachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of Central FloridaMaster’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, University of Central FloridaLicensed Professional CounselorLicensed Addictions CounselorNationally Certified CounselorLevel I and II EMDR Trained Clinician

Kate Arellano, L.M.F.T., L.P.C., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Journalism, University of IowaMaster’s Degree in Counseling Psychology & Counselor Education, University of ColoradoLicensed Marital and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional CounselorDenver Institute for Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ProgramLevel I and II EMDR Trained ClinicianSandplay Practitioner

David Brunick, MSC/MFCT, Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, University of ColoradoMaster’s Degree in Management and Organization, University of ColoradoMaster’s Degree in Counseling and Marriage, Family and Child Therapy, University of PhoenixLevel I and II EMDR Trained Clinician

Vicki Capps, L.P.C., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Lafayette CollegeMaster’s Degree in Psychological Counseling, Columbia UniversityMaster’s Degree in Education, Columbia UniversityLicensed Professional CounselorNationally Certified CounselorLevel I and II EMDR Trained Clinician

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Stasia Crotzer, M.A., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Art Therapy, Lesley UniversityMaster’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy, Naropa University

Ruth Darling-Goldberg, M.A., L.P.C., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in English Literature, German minor, Kalamazoo CollegeMaster’s Degree in Agency Counseling, University of Northern ColoradoLicensed Professional CounselorLevel I and II EMDR Trained Clinician

Katherine Glines, Outreach Program CoordinatorBachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal JusticeBachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation (Dec 2010)

Leigh Hardin, M.S.W., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of ColoradoMaster’s Degree in Social Work, University of DenverLevel I and II EMDR Trained Clinician

Kathryn Harwood, M.A., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of ColoradoMaster’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, University of DenverLevel I and II EMDR Trained Clinician

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Stacey MacGlashan, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in English Literature and Communications, University of MichiganMaster’s Degree in Journalism, University of MarylandMaster’s Degree in Social Work, University of DenverLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLevel I and II EMDR Trained Clinician

Joy Parrish, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Arizona State UniversityMaster’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, University of DenverLicensed Professional CounselorNationally Certified CounselorProducer, Teen Media Project

Myriam Reynolds, M.A., A.T.R., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Fine Art, University of North TexasMaster’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy, Naropa UniversityRegistered Art TherapistLevel I and II EMDR Trained Clinician

Susan E. Seiler, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Indiana UniversityMaster’s Degree in Music, Flute Performance, University of ColoradoMaster’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education with emphasis in Couples and FamilyTherapy, University of ColoradoLicensed Professional CounselorNationally Certified CounselorCertified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA

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Kim Snow, Legal SecretaryBachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Iowa State UniversityThree years as a legal secretary and more than 29 years of experience working in the Arapahoe County court andColorado court system

Julie Sugioka, M.A., L.P.C., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of Northern ColoradoMaster’s Degree in Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Northern ColoradoLicensed Professional CounselorLevel I and II EMDR Trained ClinicianRegistered Dog Therapy Team, providing Animal Assisted Therapy

Debbie Winslow, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion CounselorBachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Colorado State UniversityMaster’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education with emphasis in Couples and FamilyTherapy, University of ColoradoLicensed Professional CounselorNationally Certified CounselorLevel I and II EMDR Trained ClinicianSandplay Practitioner

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Recidivism results by year (percent): 2006 2007 2008

Sample size: 173 172 155

Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges at six months 2.31 2.90 1.93

Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges at 12 months 4.62 4.65 3.87

Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges at 18 months 10 6.97 n/a

Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges at 24 months 10 7.55 n/a

Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges between 25 and 36 months 13 n/a n/a

*Results are based on a random sample of 50 percent of clients who successfully completed the JDCP.

Time intervals are post-discharge. Recidivism results are based on adjudications and/ or convictions reflected

by the following criminal justice databases:NCIC/CCIC and Lexus Nexus.

Appendix I

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Appendix II2009 Disposition of All Closed Cases

Successfully Completed

Returned Violation/NewChargesReturned Non-compliantRefused to AdmitAllegationsClosed Unsuccessfully

Not Appropriate forJDCPMissed two or MoreAppointmentsNon-payment ofRestitutionReturned No Responseor Intake

Percent

Successfully Completed 76

Returned Violation/New Charges 6

Returned Non-compliant 5

Refused to Admit Allegations 2

Closed Unsuccessfully 1

Not Appropriate for JDCP 2

Missed two or More Appointments 3

Non-payment of Restitution 0

Returned No Response or Intake 5