Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers
Project/Committee Details - Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juv. Prob. Officers
Delinquency Prevention
Description:
Mission Statement:
Consistent with our balanced and restorative justice mission and recognizing prevention as part of the JJSES, this committee will work to advance and support juvenile probation involvement in Pennsylvania's delinquency prevention efforts.

Goals:
1. Provide guidance on how to incorporate delinquency prevention efforts into the operation of Juvenile Probation Departments.

2. Support the initiatives and recommendations from PCCD's Juvenile Justice Prevention Subcommittee.

3. Identify appropriate Evidenced-Based Prevention Programs based on the interpretation of YLS, PAYS, and archival data.

4. Provide direction in obtaining technical assistance for data collection and program development/implementation. (Roll out strategies based on County size/available resources).

5. Provide guidance to align and improve inter-agency coordination and participation in systems collaboration.

6. Provide assistance in developing and/or working with prevention coalitions.

7. Assist in the acquisition of funding to support prevention initiatives (examples: Needs Based Budget, PCCD Grants, JCJC Juvenile Probation Services Annual Grant)
Primary Contact:
Josh Leskovac
Contact Phone:
724-662-3800