Montgomery County Juvenile Drug Court Program

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Montgomery County Juvenile Drug Court Program Judge: Anthony Capizzi Drug Court Supervisor: Tricia Lucido Reclaiming Futures Manager: Mike Garrett Montgomery County Juvenile Court Philosophy Create

1 Montgomery County Juvenile Drug Court Program Judge: Anthony Capizzi Drug Court Supervisor: Tricia Lucido Reclaiming Futures Manager: Mike Garrett Montgomery County Juvenile Court Philosophy Create and implement a seamless innovative system of treatment using strength-based philosophies and practices. Integrate Natural Helpers and community members across the system of care for meaningful restorative justice activities. Create positive futures with court-involved youth and their families by building community solutions. 1

2 Montgomery County Juvenile Court 2012 Demographics There were 17,263 referrals to Montgomery County Juvenile Court 6707 were Delinquency charges 532 were Drug Offenses 928 new youth ordered to probation supervision The top 6 Delinquency charges were: Theft, Assault, Drug Abuse, Domestic Violence, Obstructing Justice, and Disorderedly Conduct Reclaiming Futures: Helping Kids Caught in the Cycle of Drugs, Alcohol and Crime 2

3 Montgomery County Juvenile Drug Court Program started in (1997) From the average number of youth served was 43. The Drug Court staff consisted of 1 Supervisor and 3 Case Managers/Probation Officers. One morning docket was conducted each week that included youth/families. Only one certified adolescent treatment provider was available. Eligibility for the program in (1997) had to meet federal guidelines Youth must be between the ages of 13 and 17.5 years of age. Youth must exhibit substance abuse through admission, urinalysis testing, or AoD Assessment. Youth targeted were non-violent, first time offenders. Youth were excluded if adjudicated of a violent or sexual oriented offense according to the Ohio Revised Code. Youth must be a Montgomery County Resident. 3

4 Referral Sources in (1997) Traditional Probation Officers Magistrates Montgomery County Juvenile Court became a Reclaiming Futures Site (2001) Implemented the six step model; focusing on screenings, assessments, service coordination, initiation, engagement, and transition. Drug, Alcohol, and Mental Health assessments are provided for all youth referred to Juvenile Court. The Natural Helper program was established to assist as mentors for court-involved youth. 4

5 Montgomery County Juvenile Court Drug Court (2014) We now have the capacity to serve 125 youth. We currently have 9 staff which includes 1 Supervisor, 1 Case Management Specialist, 5 Case Managers/Probation Officers, and 2 Drug Specialists. Youth have the opportunity to be matched with a Natural Helper to mentor and support the family and youth. One full-day docket that includes two separately scheduled sessions that serve, on average, youth per week. Drug Court Treatment Options One County funded Adolescent Drug and Alcohol treatment provider. Numerous private providers are available. Our most utilized provider offers Functional Family Therapy-Contingency Management (FFT/CM). They provide in-home counseling services to our youth and their families. 5

6 Hitting the Target Video I am Robin Hood Target Population (2014) Youth between the ages of 13 and 17.5 Youth who are assessed as having a substance abuse or dependency diagnosis MCJC Drug Court has the ability to serve approximately 165 youth annually Must have a risk and needs assessment identifying the youth as High Risk/High Needs 6

7 2014 Drug Court Legal Eligibility Criteria Be between the ages of 13 and 17.5, a Montgomery County resident, and be currently involved with the Montgomery County Juvenile Court; Have no current adjudications for felony violent offenses, unless an exception is made by the Drug Court Judge; Have positive urinalysis or admit to the use of alcohol or other illicit substances; Have no serious mental health diagnosis, fire-starting behaviors, or history of acts of animal cruelty; Individuals with drug trafficking history will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Legal Eligibility Continued Have a Crisis Care assessment reporting that the youth has a drug abuse or dependency issue and could benefit from further AoD treatment; Have a parent or guardian willing to actively participate in Drug Court; and Be referred by a Judge, Magistrate, Intervention Center staff, Probation staff or Treatment Provider. 7

8 2014 Drug Court Clinical Eligibility A Crisis Care clinical assessment stating that the youth requires some level of AoD Services. A prior documented history of drug usage or admittance to drug usage. Mental health diagnosis must not exceed AoD issues such as Delusions, Hallucinations, Fire- Starting behaviors, Animal Abuse, etc. This is considered on a case-by-case basis. Growing Pains Fewer referrals were made when criteria was more restricted. Eligibility for Drug Court did not reflect the population needing services, i.e., previously excluded charges, mental health diagnosis and prior court involvement. Case Managers/Probation Officers meeting contact standards due to a more demanding caseload. Treatment Provider capacity, i.e., waiting list. Ohio Supreme Court Specialized Docket Certification Standards. Sustainability 8

9 Montgomery County Drug Court graduation The perfect ending.successful completion. Contact Information Judge Anthony Capizzi Drug Court Judge 380 W. Second Street Dayton, Ohio (937) Tricia Lucido Drug Court Supervisor 3501 Merrimac Avenue Dayton, Ohio Michael Garrett Reclaiming Futures Manager 380 W. Second Street Dayton, Ohio (937)

Montgomery County Juvenile Treatment Court Program

Montgomery County Juvenile Treatment Court Program Judge: Anthony Capizzi Treatment Court Supervisor: Josh Bohman Reclaiming Futures Manager/Specialized Dockets: Tricia Lucido Montgomery County Juvenile