About Us :: CMKJJR

"Building a bridge to the future with commitment and compassion"

PROGRAMS’ PHILOSOPHY

Clarence M. Kelley Juvenile Justice Resources’ programs provide a clear, fair and consistent setting through which to introduce socially-appropriate values. Staff serve as role models to help youth learn "good" behavior. Structured program schedules help establish clear expectations and accountability, while assisting youth to learn self-discipline and self-control.

Programs utilized by Kelley Juvenile Justice Resources seek to motivate and teach acceptable behavior by developing the skills necessary for young people to meet their needs and gain rewards through positive behavior. For example: by tying their behavior to immediate consequences; by helping young people explore their values; by teaching alternatives to criminal thought patterns; by showing them the outcome of criminal behavior; and by making appropriate community referrals so that this process may continue after release. A group approach is the primary program model to encourage each young person to both learn and teach new skills. Groups focus on the acquisition of positive behavioral skills and developing values to help each young person learn and incorporate new patterns of thinking, feeling and acting. Programs utilized focus on "here and now" behavior, respecting each young person's constitutional rights not to disclose information that may interfere with their legal defense.

Linkage to community resources and communication with familiar contacts are stressed. A variety of community resources are used in programming including social services staff, the respective school district staff, volunteers from various walks of life and professions, the religious community, civic clubs, libraries, and other resources available in the nearby communities.

WHAT SERVICES DO KJJR PLACEMENTS PROVIDE?

Twenty-four hour care is provided in KJJR placements where services are driven by the individual needs of each resident. A collaborative effort between the placement agency, community case management and legal authorities will occur to best identify such needs. Each youth accepted into a Youth Residential Care II Group Home Placement or Secure Care will receive the following:

Data-based individual assessments.
An Individualized Program Plan designed to fit the identified needs.
Individual case management.
Daily/Independent living skills, interpersonal skills, situational training/guidance, and recreational activities.
On-site educational services (provided by appropriate school district).
Progress reports, transition and aftercare services.

Referrals for KJJR Placements are accepted based upon the number of beds available. If program space is not available at the time of referral, appropriate youth will be placed on the respective KJJR waiting list to await placement.