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<br /> C. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (Entire Section C, I — 6, not to exceed two pages)
<br /> 1 . List Priority Needs area addressed .
<br /> To reduce juvenile delinquency and crimes
<br /> 2. Briefly describe program activities including location of services.
<br /> Activities . Results and Program Requirements : The following services will be provided/required by the
<br /> program : tutoring and academic instruction , counseling (rehabilitative , social , mental and emotional) , drills
<br /> for discipline training , character and self esteem building classes , conflict resolution and life skills classes,
<br /> rap sessions to develop communication skills, recreational activities, field trips, mentoring , guest speakers,
<br /> etc. Overall results: reduced juvenile delinquency and increased self esteem and responsibility. Process
<br /> and Intended Outcomes — Client Involvement from start to finish : Referrals are made by local churches ,
<br /> parents of enrolled boys and from other partnering agencies . The boy is accepted into the program and
<br /> must participate on every level while attending . The boy's school attendance, records, etc . , are closely
<br /> a monitored and discussed during the duration of the program. Above is a list of those areas in which the boy
<br /> will participate . Expected Outcomes and Changes : The outcomes generally include increased academic
<br /> Yf< performance , decreased negative behavior, improved relationships among peers, increased community
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<br /> awareness and increased awareness of substance abuse addiction and HIV risk factors. The outcomes
<br /> r that would benefit the community include reduced juvenile delinquency, reduced crimes, increased
<br /> ` responsibility as a citizen of the community, etc. Follow- up : After successful discharge, the boys are
<br /> followed up on a monthly basis through DJJ for a total of six months . In addition, a concerned parent/school
<br /> official is encouraged to contact the program director if there are any situations that arise that might be
<br /> handled by the program director or counselors. The services are provided at St Peter's Church , 4250 3r
<br /> Avenue, GiffordNero Beach, FL 32967. The hours of operation are from Friday, 4: 30 PM through Saturday,
<br /> 5: 00 PM .
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<br /> 3. Briefly describe how your program intends to address the stated need/problem.
<br /> Include reference to any studies or evidence that indicate proposed strategies are
<br /> ¢ ' effective with target population.
<br /> The Boy's Development and Training Program addresses the need to reduce juvenile delinquency by
<br /> providing a program for at risk males who are affected by chemical addictions, violence, poor family
<br /> environment, lack of social and academic skills, poor self esteem and other areas in need of improvement
<br /> in a male youth's life. The focus of this program centers on addressing these young male issues along the
<br /> same lines as DJJ , as indicated in the editorial written by the Secretary of DJJ , Bill Bankhead , where he
<br /> stated (concerning the DJJ programs) , "Individualized resources that meet the needs of the particular
<br /> juvenile and his or her family are provided . These can include mental health counseling , substance abuse
<br /> FF treatment and tutoring . . .to get everyone working together positively on issues and to give the kids a way up
<br /> . and out of failure . " When looking at the Boy's Institute, these areas have been addressed through a variety
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<br /> of mediums; mentors, discipline training , academic accountability, tutoring , parental involvement,
<br /> community involvement (which increases ties to the community) , mental health assessment and
<br /> counseling , substance abuse awareness and referral (if necessary) , etc . The DJJ report on Community
<br /> � . Involvement indicated that evidence shows that communities can deter juvenile crime by targeting the key
<br /> risk factors of truancy, school failure, access to weapons , not enough positive activities to keep kids bus It
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<br /> indicated that . . . some of the same strategies that can prevent delinquency from ever happening in a
<br /> child's life also can stop a juvenile offender from re-offending and recycling back into the delinquency
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<br /> r: system . " The articles closes with this statement: "No matter how good an individual juvenile justice program
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