Hennepin/Ramsey County Juvenile Treatment Program

Out-of-home placement What is out-of-home placement? How do kids get put in out-of-home placement? What are the typical offenses? Out-of-home placement vs. juvenile detention Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

How we got here? Number of kids in out-of-home placement is decreasing County Home School and Boys Totem Town are aging facilities We are sending far too many kids to facilities outside the Twin Cities Can we offer better services by pooling our resources? Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Phase 1 (completed) Phase one began in August 2014 and was completed in May 2015. A preliminary work plan was developed by consultants from Huskey and Associates, with contributions from numerous Ramsey and Hennepin staff members. This work resulted in a roadmap for developing the study process. Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Phase 2 (completed) Phase two began in September 2015 and was completed in December 2015. Specific proposals related to programing, building/location and governance were developed including: Operating philosophy, vision and mission Identifying the types of youth the program would serve A programming model that integrates community-based programs for youth and families Preliminary size estimates Governance recommendations for development, ownership, operations and oversight Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Phase 3 (in progress) This phase focuses on developing and finalizing proposals around: Programming Number of beds Staffing Construction costs Cooperative agreement Projected operating budget Site requirements and selection Capital funding Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

The pre-design process Not designing what the treatment center would look like, but rather collecting all the information to present to the county boards Community input is critical to this phase of the project Consulting with other criminal justice partners Research and information gathering Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Juvenile corrections programs and trends Committed to the success of our youth Better outcomes through programming Early intervention to prevent out-of-home placement Family and community as part of the treatment process Family, community and staff support when youth are transitioning from out- of-home placement Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Commitment to JDAI and Deep End reform Reduced reliance on out-of-home placement Safe and healthy adolescent development Elimination of racial and ethnic disparities Safe communities Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Hennepin County out-of-home placement Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Ramsey County out-of-home placement Since Ramsey County started implementing JDAI reforms in 2005, the number of children/youth in Corrections out of home placements have been cut in half.  There were 857 children/youth admitted in 2005 and 416 admitted in 2015.  Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Number of 2015 Ramsey County placements Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Current status of Boys Totem Town (BTT) Opened in 1913 Annual operating budget is $5.4 million Capacity of 36 beds Serves males One year recidivism rates for youth released from BTT during the period 2010-2012 is 45 percent Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Current status of County Home School (CHS) Opened in 1908 Annual operating budget of $11.4 million Capacity of 54 beds Serves all genders One year recidivism rates for youth released from CHS during the period 2010-2012 is 45 percent Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Youth sent to facilities outside Twin Cities In 2015, approximately 84 Hennepin County youth were receiving treatment in facilities outside of Hennepin County on any given day. In 2015, approximately 53 Ramsey County youth were receiving treatment in facilities outside of Ramsey County on any given day. These youth’s families and community are removed from the rehabilitation process Family involvement is necessary for success Does not allow for comprehensive transitioning back into the community Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Guiding principles of the project Reduce confinement of youth Utilize least intrusive, evidence-based corrections practices Family-focused care Provide quality education and vocational training Restoration of youth, families and the community Provide a trauma sensitive model of care Central location so families of both counties can visit the facility Community input and feedback Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Community engagement Best results will only occur by listening to members of the community Community information and discussion sessions Feedback forms on both county websites: www.hennepin.us/residents/public-safety/hennepin-treatment-center www.ramseycounty.us/juvenileprogram Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016

Thank you. Hennepin/Ramsey County Joint Treatment Program, September 2016