WORKSHOPS

1. You Can’t Handle The Truth:
Offenders and Their Families Speak Out

Offenders and their families describe their experinces in the juvenile justice system.

Presented By:

• Keith Morgan - Sacramento County Probation
• Stephanie Williams - Sacramento County Probation
• Ron Barroga - Sacramento County Probation

Workshop Content:

• To allow offenders and their families to share their experiences in the juvenile justice system
• Identify the obstacles to successful completion of probation
• Find solutions to the barriers to successful completion of probation

2. Boyz N the Hood, Part 1:
A Socialogical Look at Youth Gangs and Its Members

For over 20 years, youth gangs have been a growing problem in the Sacramento community. Gang violence is a constant problem for our schools and local law enforcement agencies. For those working with youths and their families, the ability to recognize and identify gang activity is a useful tool for appropriate intervention and personal safety. This workshop will address the current trends, identifiable characteristics and criminal activity of Hispanic gangs, African American gangs, Southeast Asian gangs, and gang violence in schools.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Scot Wilson - Supervising Probation Officer, Gang Suppression Unit, Sacramento County Probation Department
• Brad Marietti - Senior Deputy Probation Officer, Sacramento County Probation Department
• Steve Stavropoulos - Senior Deputy Probation Officer, Sacramento County Probation Department
• Ray Lozada - Deputy Probation Officer, Sacramento County Probation Department

Workshop Content:

• Introduction to local street gangs
• Active local street gangs: idetifiers, criminology, primary ideology

3. No More Rolling the Dice:
Using Assessment Tools in Case Planning

Effectively treating offenders in the juvenile justice system has always been a challenge. By utilizing validated risk and needs assessment instruments, it is possible to measure risk factors associated with criminal behavior and then target offenders' risk and needs with precise, effective supervision and evidence based intervention services.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Kate Anderson - Center for Effective Intervention
• Sean Hosman - Assessments.com
• Rob Edmisten - Sacramento County Probation Department

Workshop Content:

• What are evidence based practices (EBP) and the principles of effective intervention
• What is the research behind using the risk principle in dealing with offenders
• A discussion of assessment and the history of assessment instruments
• What is Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT)
• Implementation strategies used by the Sacramento County Probation Department

4. It Takes a Village:
Multidisciplinary Assessment for Proper Placement

IMPACT began as a grant, yet today is an exceptional standard of assessment and mental health care for probation youth in a county-private collaborative through the Sacramento Assessment Center and Family Children & Community Treatment Program. IMPACT is paving the way to effective, evidence based care in a culturally sensitive, multidisciplinary approach.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Carmen Maroney - Administrator, Quality Group Homes, Inc.
• Dr. Mark Conroy - Program Mental Health Director, Quality Group Homes, Inc. – dba-Sacramento Assessment Center
• Andrew Mendonsa - Quality Group Homes, Inc.-dba-Sacramento Assessment Center

Workshop Content:

• Two sets of statistical outcomes based research results lends to positive evidence based results
• IMPACT is unique - A new way of learning about youth and families and applying that information
• Operational focus of SAC & FCCTP related to coordinated multi-dimensional and collaborative-team dynamics
• Transition from grant to long term funds while sustaining optimal care
• A “real case account” using our assessment process, family advocacy and team involvement to affect youth, family and placement results

5. Looking From the Inside Out:
Mental Health, Family, and Youth Advocates

This workshop is designed to show the youth’s parents perspective when a youth, who has psychiatric disability, becomes involved in the juvenile justice system and how the system can work more effectively with these youth and their families. It will also provide resources that professionals, providers, youth, and their families can use as support and advocacy once involved with the juvenile justice system.

Presented By:

• Kenny Logan, MHA - Youth Advocate
• Stephanie Ramos - Youth Advocate
• Janice Massie - Parent Advocate
• Daniel Massie - Youth Advocate

Workshop Content:

• Perspective of the youth
• Perspective of the parent/caregiver
• Things that lead to fear and defiant behavior
• How youth advocates can promote positive results and reduce recidivism

6. The Day the Earth Stood Still:
The Victim’s Perspective

Victims of violent juvenile crimes will describe their experiences and how their crimes affected their lives. This workshop will provide an interactive opportunity to discuss how the juvenile system did or did not help these victims cope with the aftermath of violence.

Presented By:

• Rick Lewkowitz - District Attorney, Sacramento District Attorney’s Office
• Dawson McNew
• Catherine Munsee
• Kennedy Hill-Daniel

Workshop Content:

• The aftermath of violence
• Secondary victims of violence
• Strategies for helping victims cope
• The power of victim impact statements

7. Boyz N the Hood, Part 2:
Why Do Kids Join Gangs

A discussion focusing on why juveniles join gangs and the primary factors affecting this decision making process. From the perspective of a Probation Field Officer, School Intervention/Prevention Specialist, and a Sociologist, the factors effecting gang membership and mentality will be explored. Some factors discussed may include: environmental, cultural, generational, geographical, family dynamics, etc.

Presented By:

• Marc Marquez - Senior Deputy Probation Officer, Gang Suppression Unit, Sacramento County Probation Department
• Tracey Lopez - Supervisor Gang Prevention/Intervention, Sacramento City Unified School District
• Dr. Bernard Davitto - Former Professor of Sociology, California State University, Sacramento

Workshop Content:

• Factors affecting gang membership

8. Arrested Development:
What Really Happens in Juvenile Court

Because juvenile delinquency proceedings are usually confidential, people often misunderstand what goes on in the courtroom. This workshop will offer an overview of the process from the start of the case – Arraignment or Detention Hearing – through its completion – the Dispositional Hearing. The presenter will use a hypothetical case to walk the audience through the roles, philosophies, and unique duties of the district attorney, the defense attorney, the courtroom probation officer, and the judicial officers.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Honorable Daniel Horton - Referee, Sacramento County Juvenile Court

Workshop Content:

• Purpose and philosophy of the juvenile delinquency system
• Intake (filing charges)
• Court process from initial hearing through disposition
• Foster care placement and review hearings

9. Risky Business:
Substance Abuse Treatment Services for Adolescents

The provision of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment and support services contribute to healthy youth and safe community. Most people who work with youth in Sacramento County operate under the assumption that there are no or very few AOD treatment services available to youth. This view serves as a barrier for those who must play a key role in identifying, engaging and screening youth for AOD use. This workshop is aimed at providing basic information to referral partners that will support their ability to connect youth to AOD treatment services.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Carla Ambrose, LCSW - Sacramento County Alcohol and Drug Program
• Lori Vallone, LCSW - Sacramento County Alcohol and Drug Program

Workshop Content:

• An overview of treatment services currently available and their highlights
• Screening/Referrals for adolescents with “Co-Occurring” concerns
• Learn how to be effective referral partners

10. Life Is A Box of Chocolates:
Response to Intervention for Special Education Students

Our schools are not only required but privileged to serve students with a wide variety of abilities. Our job as educators is to discover the differing intelligences, gifts, and talents of our students. It is also our job to identify gaps in students’ learning and acquired skills, which can often times lead to mislabeling of our students. Most important of all is our responsibility to build the capacity of our students to identify their own abilities, dreams, and future potential.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Marty Cavanaugh - Deputy Superintendent, Sacramento County Office of Education
• Judy Holsinger - Executive Director, SELPA
• Dr. Mike Borgaard EdD - Principal, El Centro High School

Workshop Content:

• Explanation of the response to intervention service delivery model
• Educational changes involved in using data to drive instruction
• Empowering students with the skills and tools for academic success

11. Extreme Makeover:
A Mother’s Recovery from Methamphetamine Use

Discussion, handouts, and digital stories will be presented regarding the monumental issues and long-term effects that substance abuse has on children and families. Attendees will understand and discuss barriers to recovery, gain knowledge on helping tools, and believe that families can recover. Presenter will also discuss the Moms Off Meth support groups and how they can help women gain support and knowledge to enable them to gain and sustain lasting recovery. All information presented has been collected from the ‘experts in the system’ (Moms Off Meth group members).

Presented By:

• Judy Murphy - Supervisor of the HOPE Program

Workshop Content:

• Digital stories - information on Moms Off Meth group
• Long-term effects on children raised in substance using homes
• Why parents continue to use when they have children in ‘the system’
• Barriers parents face in getting and staying sober
• What helps the least - what helps the most

12. Kindergarten Cop:
The Role fo the School Resource Officer

The School Resource Officer (SRO) performs an imperative role on any school campus. They play an integral part of the school dynamics in deterring at-risk students away from the temptations of truancy, bullying, and gang violence. Often misinterpreted, their involvement on campus is a key component in establishing a harmonious scholastic environment.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Sgt. Charles Husted - School Resource Officer, Sacramento City Police Department

Workshop Content:

• The role of the School Resource Officer
• Campus Gang Resistance Education and Training program (GREAT)
• Gang violence in schools
• Bullying on campus
• Truancy issues and their effects on the community

13. Pay It Forward:
Role of Volunteers/Mentors in the Juvenile Justice System

With many organizations down-sizing staff due to budget restraints many are turning to volunteers. Conversely, with hundreds of thousands of baby boomers retiring each year, the potential for skilled and quality volunteers has never been better.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• David Taft - Youth Connection Unlimited

Workshop Content:

• How to recruit volunteers
• How to motivate volunteers
• How to manage volunteers
• How to get the best from volunteers
• How to deal with volunteer problems

14. A Beautiful Mind:
Demystifying the Mental Health System

This workshop will show how to access mental health services; outline the various mental health services that are available; discuss Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) focusing on supports and services for Transition Age Youth (TAY); access and eligibility for AV3632 Mental Health Services.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Gay Teurman, DMH - Mental Health Services
• Alex Rechs, DMH - Mental Health Services
• Adrienne Williams, DMH - Mental Health Services
• Monica Shapizo - Senior Mental Health Conselor
• Maria Pagador - Program Coordinator

Workshop Content:

• Accessing mental health services
• Transition Age Youth (TAY) Resources and Services
• Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
• AB 3632 Mental Health Services
• Mental Health Resources

15. Unforgiven:
Collateral Consequences of the Juvenile Delinquency Court

Many people believe what happens in Juvie stays in Juvie! But that’s just not the case and in many instances, what happens in juvenile delinquency court can have life-long implications for the child brought into the juvenile justice system. This workshop is designed to end this urban myth that “ It’s only juvie court... Nothing will happen”.

Conference Material:

• Adobe PDF

Presented By:

• David Klemer - Assistant Public Defender
• Randi Barrat - Assistant Public Defender
• Sandra Martin - Assistant Public Defender
• Arthur Bowie - Supervising Assistant Public Defender

Workshop Content:

• How can juvenile adjudication impact a child’s ability to serve in the military
• Suspension/Expulsion from schools
• Right to vote
• Seek employment and/or professional licensing
• Adolescent sexual behavior reporting
• Driver’s license restrictions/suspension/revocation
• Social services benefits
• Future possession of firearms; and much more

16. Stand By Me:
The CPS Partnership with Probation and the Courts

CPS has made great strides in changing the way business is conducted. This workshop will describe the process of the 241.1 Hearing, provide a better understanding about the partnership between CPS and Probation, and look at the court’s role when working together to ensure more positive outcomes for children and their families.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Lisa Ruttan - Child Protective Services
• Shane Talbert - Deputy Probation Officer
• Carol Chrisman - Superior Court of California

Workshop Content:

• The CPS/Probation partnership
• How does the Dependency and Delinquency Court fit in?

17. Family Ties:
The Effect of Domestic Violence on Youth

Children and youth exposed to domestic violence can develop lifelong scars from the experience. Studies have developed a picture of the psychological impact likely to be experienced by these children and youth. Without sensitive intervention from law enforcement, culturally competent and effective treatment response, these victims will have lifelong impairments.

Conference Material:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Presented By:

• Mary C. Hargrave,CEO - River Oak Center for Children
• Nilda Valmores - Director, My Sister’s House
• Gina Roberson - Associate Director, Child Abuse Prevention Center

Workshop Content:

• The psychological impact of Domestic Violence on children
• New treatment interventions and resources for children and youth
• Cultural competence considerations
• New protocols for law enforcement

18. The Secrets of My Success:
Improving Student Achievement through the LINKS Program

The Sacramento County Office of Education serves over 4,000 students at 8 different schools by normalizing our educational model like a comprehensive high school program, based on an overarching philosophy called LINKS (Leadership Ingenuity Navigating Choices, Keeping the Promise and Self Sufficiency).

Whether it’s the basketball team, visual/performing arts, enrolling in college classes, or building a comprehensive portfolio, our philosophy is, “Absolutely No Returns”. LINKS Students participate in regional Poetry, Arts Education, and Spelling Bee contests with local Sacramento High Schools. Students are obtaining jobs, enrolling in apprenticeship programs, and learning leadership skills to become self-sufficient young adults.

As part of their LINKS commitment, students set goals and reset the bar for individual academic success. We emphasize relationships and trust, relevance to career, and increasing rigor. The results have been outstanding: increased student attendance, increased high school and GED graduation rates, decreased in-school suspension, and an increase in students attending post secondary schools.

This workshop will also include LINKS students from the SCOE courts & community school programs
Presented By:

• Stephen Wright - Principal, Sacramento County Office of Education
• Linda Mitchell - Principal, Carson Creek High School
• Felix Duncan - Principal, Gerber Community Jr/Sr High School
• LINKS Student Panel

Workshop Content:

• Overview of the LINKS program
• Strategies to engage students in their academic success
• Developing partnerships to assist at risk students