As part of these plans, youth are then matched to appropriate programs in the facility. These programs also equip youth in getting their needs met in positive ways, support a positive identity, and develop and maintain healthy relationships.
Programs also teach youth how to increase their resiliency, regulate their emotions, and reintegrate with their families.
Some specialty units involve youth on a unit taking part in very intense programming. Finally, volunteer - led programs, also help them have a sense of community and a desire to contribute to the community in a positive way.
Overall, DYS juvenile programs prepare youth to re-enter their communities as positive, productive, and law - abiding citizens. The Mental Health Department offers both routine and emergency services to any student who requires them. These include comprehensive mental health screening and evaluation when a student enters the facility; individual, group, and family therapy when indicated; and medication management services by a psychiatrist.
For students in crisis, daily assessment and monitoring is conducted by mental health teams to ensure student safety and to help students return to routine daily activities as soon as they are able. The Mental Health Department also includes a team of Addiction Recovery specialists who provide substance use assessment and treatment to students who have struggled with drug or alcohol use in the past. This collaboration ensures that students receive the most thorough care and skill development while they complete their programming requirements.
Core cognitive behavior programs help youth develop accountability and positive beliefs. Youth also learn and practice skills that help them reduce their risk of committing crimes in the future. Why Try is brief, solution-focused treatment with a strengths-based approach. Why Try helps youth overcome their challenges, achieve positive goals, practice life skills, and develop plans and support for re-entering their community. Why Try pairs cognitive-behavioral lessons with easy-to-remember pictures.
These pictures the metaphors teach social, coping, and emotional regulation skills to youth in a way they can understand and remember. Looking for child care? We can help! We connect parents, child care providers, community partners, and policymakers. Community based coalition dedicated to educating the community about alcohol and other drug problem.
Building leadership and personal growth through youth-driven service and hands-on experiences. Designed to equip students with the skill sets to make better decisions in the future. Inspiring young entrepreneurs to work hard, make a profit and give back to the community. Providing education, programming and support with one common goal: to keep your children safe.
Offering first-time teen offenders a second chance to stay out of trouble. Promoting a tobacco-free generation through community prevention and cessation resources. The task force is co-chaired by Sen.
Michael Crider R-Greenfield and Rep. Wendy McNamara R-Evansville. In addition to discussing the recommendations, the task force also heard from a teenager who had been through the juvenile justice system. Ronelle Collins, 17, is a community engagement intern with Voices, an organization that works to help youth who have encountered law enforcement.
Collins said when he was going through the court process, his public defender and probation officer explained to him the legal terms and jargon, but that his family members were often left in the dark, confused about the process.
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