JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY

PREVENTION COMMISSION

C O U N T Y O F H U M B O L D T

2002 HARRISON AVENUE

EUREKA, CA 95501 PHONE (707)445-7401

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REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 10, 2006 - 7:00-9:00 P.M.

United Indian Health Services

1600 Weott Way, Arcata, CA 95521

X Jason Akana	X Peggy Hobbs
X Rose Baker	X Maureen Johannsen
X Bill Daniel	U Samantha Love
X Dave Douglas	X Antoinette Martin
E Morgan Douglas	X Josh Meisel
X Vincent Feliz
X Nadine Fleek

OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Martin, Matt Daniel, Cindy Sutcliffe, Bill Nichols, Doug Rasines, Joe Davey, Denise Jones,              Jimmy Smith

1.0 CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Chair Daniel at 7:00 P.M. A quorum was present.

1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

There was not a flag in the room.

1.2 INTRODUCTIONS

Members and guests introduced themselves.

2.0 ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

The agenda was adjusted to allow Joe Davey to give his presentation prior to agency reports.

3.0 CORRESPONDENCE

None.

4.0 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 13, 2006 MEETING

It was moved by Commissioner Martin and seconded by Commissioner Johannsen to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried.

5.0 PROGRAM

Joe Davey from DHHS Employment Training Division gave a presentation dealing with resources for and barriers to youth employment. Although several programs exist in Humboldt county, they largely work independently. One such program is the youth council of the Workforce Investment Board which operates using funds from the Workforce Development Act. Due to funding constraints, this program’s staff primarily provide youth with “soft services” such as resume development and job search skills training. Other programs that address youth employment include HCOE’s Regional Occupational Program and Workability. Mr. Davey noted that significant barriers exist for local businesses to hire youth. Some of these include the high cost of liability insurance and legal restrictions on the tasks youth can perform. A more detailed description of Mr. Davey’s presentation and the discussion that followed it can be found in an article in the May issue of the Probation department’s newsletter. See item 6.2.

6.0 COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT

6.1 Commissioner Meisel announced that that upon appeal, Operation U-Turn’s funding from HSU’s Associate Students was reinstated.

6.2 Commissioner Martin asked the commissioners for ideas on a topic for the commissions’ article in the next Probation department newsletter. Commissioners decided that the article should discuss Joe Davey’s program on youth employment.

7.0 REPORTS

7.1 ADMINISTRATION

Commissioner Dave Douglas reported on the commissions’ request to identify faith based programs in the area that offer youth services. He reported that he made contact with 18 pastors who have agreed to provide this information. Eventually, the information is to be shared with the commissions and made available to the public.

7.2 COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Commissioner Akana reported that he is still trying to make contact with the appropriate people to schedule an inspection of the Hoopa substation.

7.21 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Cindy Sutcliffe reported that the department recently held a training session on the implications of the Indian Child Welfare act and this training was well attended. She also announced that the annual California Youth Connection dinner will take place on May 18 at 5:30 P.M. at the North Coast Inn in Arcata. The suggested donation for non CYC members is $30.

7.22 HUMBOLDT COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Denise Jones reported that the grant application to continue funding the GRIP program was denied. They are appealing this decision and they expect to hear a decision on the appeal on or about May 22.

7.23 NATIVE AMERICAN CONCERNS

Commissioner Feliz reported that a substance abuse counselor Has been hired at UIHS to fill his position now that he has taken a job at HSU. He also said that he hopes to set up a meeting of the Native American Concerns committee later this summer. Finally, he announced that UIHS will host a screening of the Life After Meth documentary on Friday, May 12 from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. A panel discussion will follow the showing of the film.

7.24 CFS/MENTAL HEALTH

Bill Nichols reported that his department is almost ready to conduct statistical analyses to determine the effectiveness of the evidence-based programs they have implemented over the past year. These programs include Aggression Replacement Training, (ART), and Functional Family Therapy. The data analysis is expected to be completed within the next 1-2 months.

7.3 JUVENILE JUSTICE

Commissioner Fleek proposed several dates in the month of May when an inspection of Juvenile Hall and the Regional Facility could take place. These dates include May 18, 19, 22, 23, and 30. Since Judge Miles has expressed interest in attending, Commissioner Akana will consult her to determine which of these dates will work for her. If none of these dates are possible for the judge, commissioners agreed to postpone the inspections until June.

7.4 DELINQUENCY PREVENTION

Commissioner Meisel discussed a presentation he saw at a recent sociology conference. The presentation was on a study concerning the factors involved in successful foster parenting. One of the findings of the study was that many of the foster parents surveyed expressed frustration over the lack of opportunities to provide feedback to persons responsible for making foster care policy. Commissioner Meisel also noted one of his students’ senior project which dealt with relational aggression among teenaged girls.

7.5 PROBATION

Doug Rasines circulated a document produced by the Boys and Girls Club showing statistics from the Teen Court for the year 2005. According to the document, 45 teens completed the program during the year 2005. Petty theft and marijuana possession were the most common offenses. Of the 45 youth who completed the program, only one committed a future offense.

8.0 ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.