IDAHO ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE ADMINISTRATORS JANUARY 18, 2001 MEETING MINUTES

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Present John Triplett, Shane Bahr, Don Garner, Janelle Schneider, Sean Brown, Mike Geselle, Chelle Mills, Shawn Anderson, Steve Jett, Debbie Stallcup, Al Friesen, Mike Stallcup, Doug Brown, Lynda Pollock, Brian Walker, Seth Scott, Elaine Broyles, Nadine McDonald, Terry Lewis, George Johnson, Shelly Smith, Jim Lawless, Ted Knudsen

Minutes Passed unanimously

Treasurer's Report We have $2904 in the bank

Membership Dues and Membership Don went over the counties that have paid. Brian and Nadine, as VP's, will start membership drive, contacting agencies not actively participating in the IACJJA. We later discussed the option of an associate membership. Steve Jett will develop this option.

Doug Brown was awarded a plaque to show our appreciation for his two years of service as president of the IACJJA.

Mike Stallcup was appointed as the Honorary Sergeant-at-arms for the group.

Code of Ethics We discussed the need for a code and incorporating it into the mission statement of the association. The adoption of a code was tabled until the March meeting. A committee was formed of Mike Stallcup, Steve Jett, Don Garner, Terry Lewis to formulate the Code of Ethics prior to the March Meeting.

Legislative issues. John talked about the legislation which would affect tobacco tax money. The legislation reportedly will set a baseline for tobacco tax money and redistribution formulas may be used. The IAC has that legislation at this time. The School board association is pushing to recover some of the money. Bill L. suggested that if we want more info, to contact Tony Poinelli at IAC.

DJC is sponsoring two bills:

1. Change the name of the petition fee account to reflect the use of the money for the POST Juvenile Detention and Probation Officer Training.

2. The second bill will govern the process of handling restitution money collected by different agencies.

The bill that would pay money for providing summer school in the detention centers was brought up. Brian Walker tried yesterday but was unsuccessful to get in touch with the senator that has agreed to sponsor the bill. Brian will distribute any information that he gets concerning the bill to the membership.

Joint Mtg topics. John discussed the topics that were brought up in the joint meeting on 01/17.

• Aftercare-definitions of transition and aftercare were discussed. Handout was distributed, and any feedback should go to Sharon Harrigfeld at DJC. Training dealing with aftercare services will be available, and counties may submit an RFP for the money for aftercare services. Doug B will look into the possibility of other available money from the Casey foundation.
• Another issue was discussed--further programs that the JJ Commission will be funding will have to be research based programs proven to be effective. Doug brought up the possibility of getting some technical research from OJJDP or other agency so that we can be more effective in evaluating programs. Brian and Nadine will head up the fact finding for technical assistance.
• 18-21 year old population. DJC is looking at different ways to deal with this age group. At this time, there are about 80 kids in this age group in DJC's custody. Bill L. passed out some of the research information pertaining to the 18-21 YO pop. Keeping all kids committed to the state on probation until their 21st B-Day was discussed. DJC has concern over the size of this population, whether it is growing, remaining stagnant, etc.
• The overall concern is that community protection be the driving factor in the decision making process.
• Motion was made for John to draft a letter offering our support to DJC's efforts to handle those juveniles who are leaving institutions where probation has expired, with DJC retaining jurisdiction and supervision handled by county offices. Motion carried unanimously.
• Another item from the joint meeting was the Sex Offender Training.
• Other legislation that may be addressed will affect Idaho Code 33-202 and 33-207 for newer language
• DJC looking ahead 3-5 years and some of the goals were discussed at the joint meeting. NovaNet (educational program) is being investigated to be installed in facilities and Detention centers.
• IJOS was discussed.

Lunch of huevos rancheros was enjoyed.

Debbie Stallcup addressed the Sex Offender RFP. 5 proposals are to be considered and will be scored.

Jeff D. Update. Doug said that there is more information to come, and that will be distributed as soon as he gets it. There are some more sessions that will be held concerning the lawsuit and it will go before the judge next month. A handout concerning money allocated for SED kids was distributed. About $7.7million . Mental Health Councils are to be set up in each district. The roles of the technical experts was questioned.

John passed out letters from Director Reinke and Karl Kurtz in response to John's letter expressing our concerns with the Jeff D. Lawsuit.

Recap 12/6 discussion on Juvenile Detention Academy One of the concerns was that there were some vacant slots in the academy and they will be a rush to get everybody through the academy before the deadline. They talked about creating a reserve list to keep the academy full.

Probation information on a parent website. Nancy Lopez is working on creating a website available to parents.

Mission/Goals/Objectives John asked for any suggestions as to goals, or objectives to work for.

1. Mental Health Issues

2. Substance Abuse

3. Continued sharing of information on programs that work, successes, failures

4. Participation on IJOS board

5. Presentation to Legislators, IAC, etc., on programs that we are running to be effective in the area of Juvenile Justice.

6. Help and representation for smaller counties

7. Education/Training

8. Membership

Steve will research prices on T-shirts

Bill talked about the money for rural substance abuse treatment.

Because of some conflicts, the joint meeting and the IACJJA meeting will be flip-flopped for March. The Joint DJC/IACJJA Meeting will be on March 7, 2001 and the regular IACJJA meeting will be on March 8, 2001. Both will start at 1000 and meeting places will be announces as soon as possible.

Meeting adjourned

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