Austin Police Department Unified Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative 2002

Austin Police Department Our Vision: – We want to be the safest city in America. Our Mission: –To protect and serve Austin’s diverse community so that residents and visitors feel,and are, safe. Our Goals: –to be recognized as the most professional police department in the United States. –in the next three years,become one of the ten safest cities in the United States. –improve the trust and collaboration between community residents,businesses and police officers. –reduce crime, the fear of crime, and improve the quality of life of Austin’s residents. Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative

To cause law enforcement, schools, court system, and community to respond with effective means to combat a growing problem Relieving Patrol from non-priority calls Reduce 911 call load Address community concerns To document severity of the issue Impact dropout rate citywide Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative Areas of Interest

Utilization of the SARA Model Scanning Analysis Response Assessment Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative

Eliminate the problem Reduce the harm associated with the problem Reduce number of incidents Improve handling of problem Refer the problem to proper authority Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative Goals of Initiative (Scanning)

Students in large cities are twice as likely to leave school before graduating than non-urban youth. More than one in four Hispanic youth drop out and nearly half leave by the eighth grade. Hispanics are twice as likely as African Americans to drop out, while White and Asian American students are least likely. More than half the students who drop out leave by the tenth grade. 20 percent quit by the eighth grade and 30 percent quit by the fourth grade. Absenteeism is detrimental to student achievement, promotion, graduation, self-esteem and employment potential. Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative Why Truancy? (Scanning)

Schools All African American HispanicWhite Economically Disadvantage Reagan H.S % 8.0% 5.2% 6.7% 8.9% 10.2% ** ** 5.1% 5.5% Dobie M.S % 3.3% ** ** * 5.7% ** ** * 2.8% Pearce M.S % 3.7% * 3.1% 3.3% 5.0% ** ** ** ** Webb M.S % 3.4% ** ** * 3.2% ** ** * 2.8% AISD’s Official Dropout Rates per T.E.A for and (Analysis) Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative

1.Law Enforcement 2.Public Education 3.Court Process 4.Resources Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative Four Step Approach (Response)

Law Enforcement (Response) Select Dates for city wide initiative with partner agencies. Issuance of arrests and citations. Collection of documentation and stats. Processing of citations by juvenile services. Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative

Public Education (Response) Daytime curfew/truancy pamphlets issued to students at school orientation. Raising awareness of PTA’s and Neighborhood Associations. School district to improve early warning system to parents. School resource officers role will assist officers with expediting the process during return of students to the campuses. Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative

Municipal court must look at bringing the court to the community. Prior violations to be made part of juvenile’s case jacket. Statistics on disposition should be shared between law enforcement, school, and court system. Additional resources for parents and youth. Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative Court Process (Response)

Social Services Lifeworks Planned Parenthood Job Corps Urban League Family Forward ROTC Dropout Prevention Program Underage Drinking Program Team Court Youth Diversion Center Travis County Counseling YMCA Boys and Girls Club Parks and Recreation Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative Alliances (Resources)

Assessment must occur during each step of the SARA model to provide the initiative with a clear picture of who, what, when, where, and how Daytime Curfew/Truancy efforts are effective. Holistic Approach: Partnerships with other law enforcement agencies. Gather Statistical Data of arrest citations issued citywide. Implementation of a swifter court process and tracking system of violators dispositions. Review Surveys School District Drop Out Programs willingness to create new and effective approaches. Does initiatives fit the goals and objectives? Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative Assessment

WPL Theories which apply to initiative (Individual) Expectancy Equity Motivation Through Consequences Job Re-design Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative

Positive Approach In everything, the good is there; Our goal is to find it. In every person, the best is there; Our job is to recognize it In every situation, the positive is there; Our opportunity is to see it. In every problem, the answer is there; Our responsibility is to provide it. In every setback, the victory is there; Our task is to claim it. In every adversity, the blessing is there; Our adventure is to discover it. In every crisis, the reason is there; Our challenge is to understand it. Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative Thank you WestPoint Leadership Academy Staff

WPL Theories 1.Individual Adult Development Equity Motivation Through Consequences Job Re-Design 2.Groups Socialization Cohesion Group Development Decision Making 3.Leadership Vertical Dyad Situational Transformational Social Power Unified Citywide Daytime Curfew/ Truancy Initiative