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Organization: St. Peter's Human Services, Inc. Program: Village of Excellence Training Institute for Girls Founder: Children's Service Council substance abuse awareness and referral (if necessary), etc. The DJJ report on Community Involvement indicated that evidence show that communities can deter juvenile crime by targeting the key risk factors of truancy, school failure, access to weapons, not enough positive activities to keep kids busy. It indicated that " . . . some of the same strategies that can prevent delinquency from ever happening in a child' s life also can stop a juvenile offender from re-offending and recycling back into the delinquency system." The articles closes with this statement: "No matter how good an individual juvenile system program strives to be, a young person sooner or later returns to his home community." St. Peter' s Girl ' s Program assists in diverting the girls ' lives away from crimes in their communities. It is a community program that develops community attachments for the youth while addressing the needs that placed the child at risk in the first place. According to DJJ Secretary, Bill Bankhead, " . . . outreach must be done in the neighborhoods where juvenile crime is high." Governor Bush said of the successful outreaches, " . . . they focus on preserving the unity and integrity of family and emphasizing parental responsibility in dealing with troubled youth." (www.dii .state.fl.us/features/runaways.html). ham). Delinquency prevention is paramount to DJJ' s plan, which includes three elements : targeting the most at risk, cooperation between community- based programs working with the government to approach families, and accountability through data collection and measurement of program success. The Girl ' s Institute does all three and goes beyond in preventing or reversing the patterns and risk factors associated with delinquency while addressing specific female needs. 4. List staffing needed for your program, including required experience and estimated hours per week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (this section should conform with the information in the Position Listing on the Budget Narrative Worksheet). 1 — Administrator (PT, BA degree preferred, 2 yrs. experience working with at-risks children). Oversees the overall operation of the program, including data collection, quarterly-reporting and financial management of the program. Supervise and oversee all staff, including book-keeping, clerical, operations; must also meet with parents, teachers and outside agency representatives regarding the program. 1 — Program Operations Manager (PT, Minimum HS diploma/equivalency, training in child development, at least 2 years experience in working with at-risk children). Responsible for overnight supervision of program. Will monitor institute teachers and trainers in addressing the social and educational needs of the enrollees, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment conducive to learning. House parenting for the weekend and assisting with data collected from schools and teachers. Responsible for planning activities, working with institute staff, mentors and volunteers. 2 — Institute Teachers (Part time. Must have education and experience in working with at-risk children.) Will teach appropriate information addressing educational needs of enrollees during program hours including computer instruction and reading clinic; will monitor progress and maintain records. 1 — Institute Prevention Coordinator (BA degree in related field and/or 2 years of experience in social setting working with youth. Knowledge of children and teaching basic skills.) Recruitment and new referrals, handle data, planning, parent training, discipline, counseling, Quarterly Reporting and assisting with data collection from schools including school visits, on- site monitoring and coordination with teachers. 8