Community Assessment Center Concept. Juvenile Justice Bulletin

摘要

The purpose of this Bulletin is to inform juvenile justice practitioners and other youth service providers about OJJDP's work in developing and demonstrating a CAC model and to increase awareness about some of the challenges associated with its implementation. OJJDP's CAC model has four key elements that, when implemented properly, have the potential to positively impact the lives of youth and divert them from the path of serious, violent, and chronic delinquency: Single point of entry. CACs provide a 24-hour centralized point of intake and assessment for juveniles who have come or are likely to come into contact with the juvenile justice system. Immediate and comprehensive assessments. Juvenile justice practitioners and community-based youth service providers affiliated with the CAC make initial broad-based and, if necessary later, more indepth assessments of juveniles circumstances and treatment needs. Management information system (MIS). Through the use of an MIS, CAC's manage and monitor youth, ensuring the provision of appropriate treatment and rehabilitation services and avoiding duplication of services. Integrated case management. CAC staff use information from the assessment process and MIS to develop recommendations, facilitate access to services, conduct followups, and periodically reassess youth.