Improving Systems
Shaping organizational culture through sound policy and practice. Examples include presentations that demonstrate:
- Effective strategies that ensure fair and equitable justice
- Lay the foundation to Improve System Readiness for Change
- Demonstrate effective evaluation of organizational culture/climate and apply that information to a strategic plan.
Improving Personnel Performance
Recruiting, training, and retaining quality professionals. Examples include presentations that demonstrate:
- Utilize a Practice-based evidence approach to continuous quality improvement
- Professional Learning/Continuing Education
- Innovative approaches to recruitment which raises the professionalism of the organization
- Successful staff engagement in practices that are responsive to the diversity of youth in service.
- Approaches that reinforce a continuous learning atmosphere to include continuing Education
- Approaches that improve staff wellness and demonstrate improvement in staff retention.
Improving Youth, Family and Community Outcomes
Promoting Innovative Strategies to Support Positive Youth Development. Examples include presentations that demonstrate:
- Improved response to the lived experiences of the youth, families and staff (mental, physical, behavioral health)
- Improved educational and career development strategies for youth
- Effective de-escalation and redirection strategies to interrupt escalating behavior
- Effective community engagement and reintegration programming
- Development of client (Youth) Advocacy competencies in staff
- Improved interagency information sharing
- Application of predictive analytics in the field of JJ to align youth/families with the most appropriate service
Improving Access to Rescources
Addressing needs of youth with complex mental, physical and/or other behavioral health needs through cross-system collaboration. Examples include presentations that demonstrate:
- Engagement with new partners outside of the traditional JJ system (family, school, health and community support)
- Authentic communication between stakeholders
- Increased family engagement/involvement in developing long-term support services for youth
- Continuum of care/case management support for youth and families
Implementation of Performance Improvement Pratices
Demonstrating compliance with local/state/federal mandates. Examples include presentations that demonstrate:
- Effective strategies for demonstrating compliance with local, state, and federal mandates
- Effective strategies for improving professional interactions with regulatory agencies
- Implementation of Program Evaluation, Quality Improvement and application of internal controls to ensure long-term Accountability
- Effective approaches to respond to crisis events and laying a foundation for Ongoing program readiness
Leveraging Technology
Enhancing outcomes through technological innovation and integration. Examples include presentations that demonstrate:
- Utilizing technology to improve decision-making through real-time data collection and analysis
- Innovations in case management software to enhance service delivery and track outcomes
- Implementing virtual and augmented reality tools for training, engagement, or therapy
- Improving communication and engagement with youth and families through digital platforms
- Cybersecurity best practices for juvenile justice agencies to protect sensitive data
- Exploring the use of AI to predict trends, identify risks, and customize interventions
- Technology-driven strategies to enhance collaboration between agencies and stakeholders