Oregon Youth Authority “Hillcrest Youth Correctional Facility” Presented by Jason Bratsouleas April 25, 2005

Topics For Today… Youth Correctional Facilities – Save Lives The Role of Institutions The Role of Staff The Role of Clientele Leading Causes of Death For Juveniles (ages 12-25) Prevention of Premature Death Raising Life Expectancy For Incarcerated Youth Rehabilitation vs. Retribution

HILLCREST-YCF

Some Statistics About Hillcrest… Established in 1913 In 1913, the Oregon Legislature appropriated $25,000 to purchase land and erect a building for the state's first correctional facility for girls. The law establishing the new girl's institution called for it to be used as "a place of detention for delinquent girls between the ages of 12 and 25." 180 beds today Serves female population and younger male youth

The Role of Institutions OYA's mission is to protect the public by holding youth offenders accountable and providing opportunities for reformation. OYA facilities serve offenders age who have committed crimes prior to their 18th birthday Secure youth corrections facilities provide high security, intensive accountability, and treatment designed to meet the individual needs of youth, while protecting the public. The Oregon Youth Authority's facility system was developed to provide both secure and transitional environments that ensure public safety while holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation. To achieve this, we: Hold youth offenders accountable; Emphasize public safety; Provide certain, consistent sanctions for youth offenders; Support the concerns of crime victims; Provide comprehensive youth reformation programs; Promote and support juvenile crime prevention activities; Encourage family involvement and responsibility; and Select, train, support, and empower a competent and diverse work force.

The Role of Staff Supervision, ensuring the living unit meets all facility safety and security needs (line movements, activities, counseling & coaching of youth) Maintain continual, direct visual supervision of youth offenders (school, medical clinic, recreation, groups, visiting & meals) Conducts verbal interventions w/youth offenders (provide certain & consistent sanctions for non- compliant behavior) Good judgment and professional demeanor, supervising youth (including good communication) Maintain all security procedures (including locking doors, security of keys and sharps, alert to youth behaviors, ask for assistance when needed, notify others of any assaultive or dangerous behavior

The Role of Clientele OYA facilities serve offenders age who have committed crimes prior to their 18 th birthday offenders who have been adjudicated in juvenile court and committed to OYA offenders who have committed Measure 11 offenses and are committed to the Department of Corrections, and, because of their age, are placed in the physical custody of OYA offenders who have been waived to adult court for non- Measure 11 crimes and are committed to the Department of Corrections, and because of their age, are placed in the physical custody of OYA

Leading Causes of Death, for Juveniles (12-25) 10 Leading Causes of Deaths, Oregon , All Races, Males Ages: Cause of Death Numberof Deaths Percentage of All Deaths in Age Group All Deaths 1, % Unintentional Injury % Suicide % Homicide % Malignant Neoplasms % Heart Disease % Congenital Anomalies % Cerebrovascular 8 0.7% Benign Neoplasms 5 0.4% Influenza & Pneumonia 5 0.4% Nephritis 4 0.4% All Others % Download Results in a Spreadsheet (CSV) File Help with DownloadProduced By:Office of Statistics and Programming, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDCData Source:National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Vital Statistics System.Download Results in a Spreadsheet (CSV) FileHelp with Download

Leading Causes of Death, for Juveniles (12-25) 10 Leading Causes of Deaths, Oregon , All Races, Females Ages: Cause of Death Number of Deaths Percentage of All Deaths in Age Group All Deaths % Unintentional Injury % Malignant Neoplasms % Suicide % Homicide % Heart Disease % Congenital Anomalies % Septicemia 6 1.5% Chronic Low. Respiratory Disease 4 1.0% Complicated Pregnancy 4 1.0% Benign Neoplasms 2 0.5% All Others % Download Results in a Spreadsheet (CSV) File Help with Download Produced By: Office of Statistics and Programming, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDCData Source: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Vital Statistics System.Download Results in a Spreadsheet (CSV) File Help with Download

Prevention of Premature Death Incarceration provides many things, including… Education Healthcare Vocational Training Consistent Nutrition Secure Environment Cognitive Restructuring Pro-Social Role Modeling Physical Education/Recreation Mental Health Evaluation & Treatment

Raising Life Expectancy Includes (but is not limited to…) 1.Increased access to healthcare 2.Opportunity for education 3.Healthy coping skills/social skills 4.Better nutrition and consistent physical activity 5.Stable mental health and counseling

Rehabilitation vs. Retribution Motivational Interviewing Victim Clarification Relapse Prevention Community Transition Reintegration Measure 11 Sex Offender Registration (For Life) Restitution Parole/Probation Recidivism