3. Overview of program
Mission of the Program
Vision of the Program
Program Description and Goals
Program Principles
Concepts of the Therapeutic Community Model
Treatment Goals and Expectations
4. The Mission of The Chance
Program
Our mission is to
directly confront and
offer positive lifestyle
alternatives to
delinquent behavior
(in both teenage male
and females)such as:
substance abuse,
teenage pregnancy,
aggressive behavior
(criminality), illiteracy.
5. The Vision of The Chance
Program
The vision of the
Chance Program is to
see that each and
every one of our
clients will leave our
program with the
correct and necessary
tools to maintain
healthy and happy
lives/lifestyles and the
willingness of each
individual to utilize
these given tools.
6. The Goal of The Chance
Program
Our goal is simply to:
Provide a therapeutic-based
environment as well as treatment
(clinical) and operational staff to
assist, support, and secure the
recovery of each individual in our
program.
This goal incorporates:
A partnership between each
individual and us in efforts to
challenge each individual’s
attitudes, beliefs, values, and
behaviors that have been strongly
affected because of previously
mentioned delinquent behaviors
as the necessary changes are
made to live a lifestyle that is
7. What to look for!
This program is designed to reinforce positive
behavioral changes through positive reinforcement
and immediate consequences thus giving juveniles a
“second chance” at improving lifestyle, well-being
etc. Requirements were established to correspond
with a juvenile’s individual treatment plan, and assist
the resident to internalize change as individual growth
and internalized values change. There are three
phases that juveniles or residents must complete to
advance through treatment program while in
residential treatment.
Type of Program: Therapeutic Community Model
Based Program
Class of Juvenile Delinquency: All Juvenile
Delinquency including, but not limited to: teenage
pregnancy, aggressive behavior, substance abuse,
and illiteracy.
8. General Program Description
First few weeks of the program new residents will
be involve in activities which is an Orientation
which helps staff and peers get to know each
other.
New comers and peers will be involved in a
Therapeutic community which is residential
treatment program.
Residents and staff will work together in a social
community.
Within the program structure, treatment activities,
community self management and personal
responsibility functions and the various
educational activities provide the opportunity for
self- examination, skill building, behavioral
9. Program Principles
Each resident regardless of personal history
is Unique, Worthwhile, and valuable.
We separate the self worth and value of the
individual from the behaviors of the individual.
Our Commitment is to challenge and behaviors
the threaten or undermine self worth and value.
Change is voluntary.
Positive Change requires doing.
Seeking recovery requires desire, hope and
action combined with willingness and
acceptance
10. Therapeutic Community Concepts
Practice self- help and mutual help
Demonstrating responsibilities to self and
others
Practice Tough Love
Participating in group process
Practicing social learning
11. Treatment Expectations and
goals
Residents will find that most time spent in the
Therapeutic Community has an expected
behavior change. The social learning
environment, individual treatment planning,
treatment program structure and all activities are
all focused on creating a solid foundation for
change.
Residents will bring their life experiences together
in a community of individuals to identify separate
and shared personal, substance abuse and
criminal lifestyle problems.
14. Treatment Phases
The Purpose of Phases in our program?
Practice pro-social behaviors and attitudes
Experience the rewards and responsibilities of
achieving goals
Experience success of failure through a trial and error
learning process
Be supported and guided by the community
Internalize new behaviors and attitudes and become
accustomed to living on a daily basis
15. Treatment Phases
Orientation Phase
» Brings you into the program. Also, In this phase, you
will learn about the concept and principles about the
program.
» Questions and concerns are discussed and answered in
group meetings where Senior residents participate as
mentors and role models.
16. Treatment Phases
Orientation Phase Provides
1. Introduction to trust and group support
2. Introduction to the group concept and operation of
mutual help
3. Participation in the assessment process by indentifying
juvenile delinquent behavior.
4. Opportunity to coordinate with staff in identifying
treatment plan goals, objectives and methods which are
directly connected with the problem behaviors and
support behavior to change.
17. Treatment Phases
Phase 2
1. Begin to learn the concepts of juvenile delinquency and
begin to recognize how these concepts apply to you.
2. Begin to identify their personal behaviors, attitudes and
beliefs that keep them from reaching their personal
rehabilitation goals.
3. Work on developing trust in your peers and staff.
4. Be a member of various work crews and committees.
5. Work on developing life skills that you will need to meet
your goals.
18. Treatment Phases
Phase 3 (Tasks and Responsibility)
1. Gain a deeper understanding of the concepts of
juvenile delinquent behavior.
2. Sever as a role model to peers in orientation phase.
3. Demonstrate the value of trust and trustworthiness to
peers and clinical staff.
4. Create a continuing care plan.
5. Weekend visits with family.
6. Leader on work crews.
21. Applicable Federal Laws
28 CFR 2.106 - Youth Rehabilitation Act:
(a) Regulations governing YRA offenders and D.C.
Code FYCA offenders. Unless the judgment and
commitment order provides otherwise, the provisions of
this section shall apply to an offender sentenced under
the Youth Rehabilitation Act of 1985 (D.C. Code 24-901
et seq.) (YRA) who committed his offense before 5 p.m.,
August 11, 2000, and a D.C. Code offender sentenced
under the former Federal Youth Corrections Act (former
18 U.S.C. 5005 et seq.) (FYCA). An offender sentenced
under the YRA who committed his offense (or who
continued to commit his offense) on or after 5 p.m.,
August 11, 2000, is not eligible for release on parole, but
may be terminated from a term of supervised release
before the expiration of the term and receive a
certificate setting aside the conviction under § 2.208(f).
22. 28 CFR 2.106 - Youth
Rehabilitation Act: Continued
(b) Application of this subpart to YRA offenders. All
provisions of this subpart that apply to adult offenders
also apply to YRA offenders unless a specific
exception is made for YRA (or youth) offenders.
(c) No further benefit finding. If there is a finding that a
YRA offender will derive no further benefit from
treatment, such prisoner shall be considered for
parole, and for any other action, exclusively under the
provisions of this subpart that are applicable to adult
offenders. Such a finding may be made pursuant to
D.C. Code 24-905 by the Department of Corrections
or by the Bureau of Prisons, and shall be promptly
forwarded to the Commission. However, if the finding
is appealed to the sentencing judge, the prisoner will
continue to be treated under the provisions pertaining
to YRA offenders until the judge makes a final
decision denying the appeal.
23. 28 CFR 2.106 - Youth Rehabilitation
Act: Continued
d) (1) Program plans and using program achievement
to set the parole date. At a YRA prisoner's initial parole
hearing, a program plan for the prisoner's treatment
shall be submitted by institutional staff and reviewed by
the hearing examiner. Any proposed modifications to
the plan shall be discussed at the hearing, although
further relevant information may be presented and
considered after the hearing. The plan shall adequately
account for the risk implications of the prisoner's current
offense and criminal history and shall address the
prisoner's need for rehabilitational training. The
program plan shall also include an estimated date of
completion. The criteria at § 2.64(d) for successful
response to treatment programs shall be considered by
the Commission in determining whether the proposed
program plan would effectively reduce the risk to the
24. 28 CFR 2.106 - Youth Rehabilitation
Act: Continued
(2) The youth offender's response to treatment programs and
program achievement shall be considered with other relevant
factors, such as the offense and parole prognosis, in
determining when the youth offender should be conditionally
released under supervision. See § 2.64(e). The guidelines at §
2.80(k) -(m) on awarding superior program achievement and
the subtraction of any award in determining the total guideline
range shall not be used in the decision.
(e) Parole violators. A YRA parolee who has had his parole
revoked shall be scheduled for a rehearing within six months of
the revocation hearing to review the new program plan
prepared by institutional staff, unless a parole effective date is
granted after the revocation hearing. Such program plan shall
reflect a thorough reassessment of the prisoner's
rehabilitational needs in light of the prisoner's failure on parole.
Decisions on reparole shall be made using the guidelines at §
2.80. If a YRA parolee is sentenced to a new prison term of one
year or more for a crime committed while on parole, the case
shall be referred to correctional authorities for consideration of
25. 28 CFR 2.106 - Youth Rehabilitation
Act: Continued
(f) Unconditional discharge from supervision. (1) A
YRA parolee may be unconditionally discharged
from supervision after service of one year on
parole supervision if the Commission finds that
supervision is no longer needed to protect the
public safety. A review of the parolee's file shall
be conducted after the conclusion of each year of
supervision upon receipt of an annual progress
report, and upon receipt of a final report to be
submitted by the supervision officer six months
prior to the sentence expiration date.
26. 28 CFR 2.106 - Youth Rehabilitation
Act: Continued
(2) In making a decision concerning unconditional discharge, the Commission
shall consider the facts and circumstances of each case, focusing on the risk
the parolee poses to the public and the benefit he may obtain from further
supervision. The decision shall be made after an analysis of case-specific
factors, including, but not limited to, the parolee's prior criminal history, the
offense behavior that led to his conviction, record of drug or alcohol
dependence, employment history, stability of residence and family
relationships, and the number and nature of any incidents while under
supervision (including new arrests, alleged parole violations, and criminal
investigations).
(3) An order of unconditional discharge from supervision terminates the YRA
offender's sentence. Whenever a YRA offender is unconditionally discharged
from supervision, the Commission shall issue a certificate setting aside the
offender's conviction. If the YRA offender is not unconditionally discharged
from supervision prior to the expiration of his sentence, a certificate setting
aside the conviction may be issued nunc pro tunc if the Commission finds
that the failure to issue the decision on time was due to administrative delay
or error, or that the Supervision Officer failed to present the Commission with
a progress report before the end of the supervision term, and the offender's
27. YOUTH TRAINING AND REHABILITATION
Act 150 of 1974 - YOUTH REHABILITATION SERVICES
ACT (803.301 - 803.309)
YOUTH REHABILITATION SERVICES ACT
Act 150 of 1974
AN ACT to provide for the acceptance, care, and
discharge of youths committed as public wards;
to prescribe the liability for the cost of services for
public wards; to prescribe procedures for the
return of public wards who absent themselves
without permission; to provide a penalty for the
violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
28. Public Law 96-272
of 1980
The Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act, amends
the Social
Security Act 42 USC 601 et seq. and provides the federal
basis for
placement services to children. The intent of this law is to
strengthen
permanency planning for children nationwide. Under this
law, the
Department of Human Services (DHS) must document that:
• Reasonable efforts have been made to prevent removal
of youths
from their family.
• Efforts are continually being made to return the youth to
the parental home.
• A permanency plan is developed for all youth under
DHS supervision.
29. Public Act 73 of 1988 (803.224 et seq).
The Juvenile Facilities Act mandates that if a
juvenile is within the jurisdiction of the circuit court
the department must prepare a written report to
the court prior to the juvenile’s sentencing. This
report is to include a recommendation as to
whether the juvenile is more likely to be
rehabilitated by the services and facilities
available in adult programs and procedures than
in juvenile programs and procedures.
30. Public Act 56 of2003 (MCL 3.691 et
seq.)
The Interstate Compact for Juveniles Act provides
the foundation for DHS supervision of out-of-state
wards, obtaining out-of-state supervision for
Michigan wards, and provisions for returning
runaway youth across state lines.
31. Local Applicable Laws
According to Superior Court Judge Steele,
Attorney Jeffrey Moorehead and Attorney
Dewese:
There are no local specific laws in terms of youth
rehabilitation, however the following laws would
be required:
501 C(3) Status Law: Tax Exemption
Insurance Laws
Juvenile Confidentiality Laws
Approval and Sanctioning by the Department of
Human Services
Business Laws
32. 501C(3) Status Law
To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated
exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3),
and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or
individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it
may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of
its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity
for or against political candidates.
Organizations described in section 501(c)(3) are commonly
referred to as charitable organizations. Organizations described
in section 501(c)(3), other than testing for public safety
organizations, are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions
in accordance with Code section 170.
The organization must not be organized or operated for the
benefit of private interests, and no part of a section 501(c)(3)
organization's net earnings may inure to the benefit of any
private shareholder or individual. If the organization engages in
an excess benefit transaction with a person having substantial
influence over the organization, an excise tax may be imposed
on the person and any organization managers agreeing to the
transaction.
34. Funding Source
This program is federally
funded by the federal
government.
It is an alternative to
juvenile incarceration (i.e.
Youth Rehabilitation
Center).
It is also an extension of
court referrals: Referrals
can be done by social
workers, court system,
educational system
(school administrators and
teachers), and parents
accompanied with further
investigation from the
Department of Human
35. Advocacy
Outreach Program:
We found that the
most successful
method would be
presentations held at
local schools.
These presentations
would incorporate:
lectures conducted by
professionals involved
in program as well as
activities to stimulate
interest in our
36. Whom We Presented To…
As a required portion of our presentation, we
presented our program and presentation to
Judge Steele at The Superior Court of the Virgin
Islands located near Central High School.
After viewing and listening to our presentation,
Judge Steele had the following remarks:
“Therapeutic based programs are the most
effective in terms of youth rehabilitation. The
primary purpose of juvenile courts should be
purely therapeutic. Also, one cannot function
without the other; meaning that our program
would not be able to function without the
therapeutic-community based model.
37. Youth Rehabilitation Services Survey
Are the Virgin Islands in need of a residential treatment center for juveniles?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
Do you think that a residential treatment center for juveniles would be more effective in
dealing with juvenile delinquency than a detention center?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
Do you think that the Youth Rehabilitation Center provides juveniles with behavioral health
services and interventions to youths with special needs?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
Is mental health a major problem for youths in the Virgin Islands?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
Is substance-use a major problem for youths in the Virgin Islands?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
Are youths in the justice system are at greater risk for HIV/AIDS?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
Do you think that a residential treatment center for juveniles would decrease delinquent and
other violent behaviors in youths?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
38. Survey Continued…
Do you think that the Youth Rehabilitation Center is completely effective in controlling and
minimizing juvenile delinquency?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
Do you think that juveniles would greatly refrain from engaging in criminal and delinquent
behaviors if a residential treatment center could provide activities and services to improve
lifestyle behaviors?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
Should a residential treatment center be implemented and built to replace the Youth
Rehabilitation Center?
□ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree □ Not Sure □ Agree □ Strongly Agree
