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Risk Assessment InstrumentAnd the Development of Detention Alternatives
Primary resource: WWW.AECF.ORG
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Decision Making Prior to the RAIStaff had been utilizing the Oregon Revised Statutes along
with what they could gather from others about each situation, combined with experience, training, and intuition to make these decisions.
The intake screening had been an individual type of assessment done differently by each staff member, which tends to lead to biases.
Staff were supposed to use the least restrictive means possible for each youth, but there were few usable alternatives available between detention and unconditional release.
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ORS 419C.145, paragraph 4:“(4) In determining whether release is appropriate under subsection (2) of this section, the Court or its authorized representative shall consider the following:
- The nature and extent of the youth’s family relationships and the youth’s relationships with other responsible adults in the community;
- The youth’s previous record of referrals to juvenile Court and recent demonstrable conduct;
-The youth’s past and present residence;
-The youth’s education status and school attendance record;
-The youth’s past and present employment;
-The youth’s previous record regarding appearance in Court;
-The nature of the charges against the youth and any mitigating or aggravating factors; and
-Any other facts relevant to the likelihood of the youth’s appearance in Court or likelihood that the youth will comply with the law and other conditions of release.”
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Guiding Principles for JDAI
• Detention viewed as a legal status, not a building
• Agreement is needed on the purpose of secure detention and of alternatives
• Detention alternative should be planned , implemented, managed and monitored using accurate data.
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Guiding Principles for JDAI
• System should include a continuum of alternatives, matched to the risks of detained youth
• Alternatives should be culturally competent, relevant and accessible
• Design and operation on principle of least restrictive alternative possible
• Detention alternatives should reduce secure detention and avoid widening the net
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Developing the RAI
• Collaborative / Inclusive Teams• Informed by Policy Makers• Examination of other jurisdictions, but
customized for Multnomah County• Iterative process with much “field testing”• A “living document” – 3rd revision in place
now• Monitoring and Evaluation built in from the
start
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Obstacles
• Threat to judgment and professionalism
• Maintaining collaboration
• Developing (and using) alternatives
• Public Safety concerns
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Police orOtherReferral
Police orOtherReferral
Screening With Risk Assessment Instrument (RAI) at Intake
Screening With Risk Assessment Instrument (RAI) at Intake
RAI 6 or UnderRelease – No Conditions
RAI 6 or UnderRelease – No Conditions
RAI 12 or OverHold In SecureCustody
RAI 12 or OverHold In SecureCustody
RAI 7 – 11ConditionalRelease or Shelter Summons
RAI 7 – 11ConditionalRelease or Shelter Summons
DDA and/or Other Staff Review to Make Appropriate Recommendation(May include FAA)
DDA and/or Other Staff Review to Make Appropriate Recommendation(May include FAA)
Placement Planning Meeting
Placement Planning Meeting
Preliminary Hearing
Preliminary Hearing
Release With No Conditions
Release With No Conditions
ReleaseWithConditions
ReleaseWithConditions
Hold InSecureCustody
Hold InSecureCustody
To Self, Parents,Guardians, Shelter,Other
To Self, Parents,Guardians, Shelter,Other
Numerous Options Include Any Combination of:Community Detention,Electronic Monitoring, House Arrest,Possible Staff Secure/Non-secure ShelterPossible Day Reporting Center for Youth on Probation
Numerous Options Include Any Combination of:Community Detention,Electronic Monitoring, House Arrest,Possible Staff Secure/Non-secure ShelterPossible Day Reporting Center for Youth on Probation
Possible Pre-trial Release at Review Hearing With or Without Conditions of Release and/or Detention Alternatives
Possible Pre-trial Release at Review Hearing With or Without Conditions of Release and/or Detention Alternatives
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Possible Alternatives – a Continuum
• Home or Community Detention (VOA)
• Electronic Monitoring
• Day Reporting Centers (NAFY)
• Residential Programs / non-secure
• Foster / Shelter Care (BGAS)
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Applications Outside of Detention
• Creation of Structured Decision Making for the Diversion Process
• Development of a continuum of sanctions and decision guides for probation violation
• Use of the APC (Alternative Placement Committee) prior to incarceration
• Ongoing Commitment to Monitoring, System Modeling, and Intentionality
• Examination of the Adult System
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