Directory of
Juvenile Justice
Resources for
Missouri
2005
By
THE MISSOURI
JUVENILE JUSTICE ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 1332
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1332
573.636.6101
www.mjja.org
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The Missouri Juvenile Justice Association is dedicated to ensuring equal treatment, due process and enhanced opportunities for all children within Missouri’s juvenile justice system.
Much appreciation is extended to Liisa Vandelicht, Executive Assistant,
of the Missouri Juvenile Justice Association,
for compilation of information found in this publication.
MISSOURI JUVENILE JUSTICE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 1332, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1332
573-636-6101, FAX 573-635-5159, www.mjja.org
January 2006
Dear Reader:
It is our pleasure to provide you with this revised edition of the Directory of Juvenile Justice Resources for Missouri-2005.
It is our intention that this publication will provide you with a list of contact information for a variety of juvenile justice programs, services and resources – at local, state and national levels.
Missouri’s juvenile justice system serves over 79,000 abused/neglected, delinquent and runaway children each year. If you have an interest in learning how some communities are addressing this challenge – and how some organizations may be of assistance to you and your work, this publication is for you.
Much appreciation is extended to The Missouri Bar for the printing of this document. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with The Missouri Bar on such an important effort.
Most sincerely,
Julie Cole Agee Kim Moeckel
Julie Cole Agee Kim Moeckel
Executive Director President
Committed to children in need of a future.
MISSOURI
Juvenile
AND
Family Courts
2nd Judicial Circuit
MJJA Juvenile Justice Resources Directory 2005
Adair County
1400 South Boundary
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-665-4224
Knox County
P.O. Box 116
Edina, MO 63537
660-397-3559
Lewis County
P.O. Box 117
Monticello, MO 63457
573-767-5210
MJJA Juvenile Justice Resources Directory 2005
adair county casa program
1400 South Boundary Street, Kirksville, MO 63501
Sandy Richardson, CASA Director, 660-665-4224
Provides trained volunteer court appointed special advocates for abused and neglected children in the Court System.
MENTORING PROGRAM
1400 South Boundary Street, Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Staci Eleazarraraz, Deputy Juvenile Officer, 660-665-4224
Provides a volunteer adult to spend one-on-one time with a youth as a positive role model.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
1400 South Boundary Street, Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Staci Eleazarraraz, Deputy Juvenile Officer, 660-665-4224
Provide community service sites for juveniles that have been adjudicated in Court for delinquent behaviors.
SHOPLIFTING PROGRAM
1400 South Boundary Street, Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Kevin Martin, Deputy Juvenile Officer, 660-665-4224
Educational programs about personal consequences and negative community effects of shoplifting by the juvenile.
ANGER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
1400 South Boundary Street, Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Kevin Martin, Deputy Juvenile Officer, 660-665-4224
Educational instruction on the biological and social origins of the child’s anger with a focus on developing positive outlets and expressions of that anger.
INTENSIVE PROBATION PROGRAM
Kevin Martin, Deputy Juvenile Officer, 660-665-4224
1400 South Boundary Street, Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Jane Moore, Deputy Juvenile Officer, 660-397-3559
P.O. Box 116, Edina, Missouri 63537
Anthony Foster, Deputy Juvenile Officer, 573-767-5210
P.O. Box 117, Monticello, Missouri 63457
Provides intensive supervision for at risk youth from being removed from the home and committed to the Division of Youth Services.
SCHOOL LIASON PROGRAM
P.O. Box 117, Monticello, Missouri 63457
Kathy Wisehart, Deputy Juvenile Officer, 573-767-5210
Work closely within the school district to help prevent truancy and delinquent behaviors.
BRUCE NORMILE JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER- DETENTION UNIT
1400 South Boundary, Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Jeff Hall, Director of Detention Services, 660-665-4224
Provide community safety and offender accountability in a secure setting.
NORMILE FAMILY CENTER
1400 South Boundary, Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Garla Mills, Director of Residential Services, 660-665-4224
Provide emergency shelter, level two (moderate need) and level three (severe need) residential services to youth between the ages of 12 and 18.
3rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
700 MAIN STREET, SUITE 13
TRENTON, MO 64683
660-359-2347
JUVENILE COURT DIVERSION PROGRAM
Rita Martz, 660-359-2347,
The Third Circuit Juvenile Court Diversion Program is a two-phase program that provides at-risk youth opportunities to help re-direct delinquent behaviors.
Objectives: Strengthening our accountability based diversion program for serious or repeat juvenile offenders thereby reducing the risk of commitment into Division of Youth Services.
THIRD CIRCUIT CASA PROGRAM
Rita Martz, 660-359-3437,
To advocate for the abused and neglected children in the Third Circuit Counties of Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, and Putnam Counties to affirm their right to a safe and permanent home.
Objectives: The CASA program was developed to assist the court by bringing independent information before the court so that “the best interest of the child” is truly served.
4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
P.O. BOX 392
MARYVILLE, MO 64468
660-582-4312
VICTIM / OFFENDER MEDIATION
Rick Bradley, 660-582-4312,
Victim /offender mediation provides interested victims an opportunity to meet their juvenile offender in a safe and structured setting and engage in a mediated discussion of the crime. With a trained mediator, the victim is able to tell the juvenile offender about the crimes physical, emotional, financial impact, to receive answers to lingering questions about the crime and the offender, and to be directly involved in developing a restitution plan for the offender to pay back his or her financial debt.
Objectives: To support the healing process of victims by providing a safe and controlled setting for them to meet and speak with the juvenile offender on a strictly voluntary basis, allowing the juvenile offender to learn about the impact of the crime and to take direct responsibility for their behavior, and provide an opportunity for the victim and offender to develop a mutually acceptable plan that addresses the harm caused by the crime.
5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
411 JULES
ST JOSEPH, MO 64501
816-271-1421
Probation Judicial Reviews
Buchanan County Courthouse, 411 Jules ST Joseph, MO 64501
Todd Stinson, Director of Intake and Probation Services
816-271-1421,
The Probation Judicial Review Program is a process implemented by the 5th Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Division, in which the original Juvenile Court Judge reviews the progress of each probationer on a monthly, every two months, or quarterly basis, depending on the clients’ probation level of supervision. It is a program which has been in place in the 5th Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Division, for approximately one year. It has proved to be extremely successful on many levels. For example, it makes the Judge more aware of juvenile cases on an ongoing basis; providing the Judge more opportunity to provide Judicial Leadership. It makes clients more accountable for their negative behavior, but also gives them the opportunity to bring positive attention of the Court for their successes.
Objectives: Decreased Motion To Modify Hearings, Increased Judicial Leadership, Increased Payment of Restitution, Decline in law and probation violations.
Evening Intervention Program
411 Jules, Buchanan County Courthouse
ST Joseph, MO 64501
Todd Stinson, Director of Intake and Probation Services
816-271-1421,
The Evening Intervention Program is a program designed and implemented by the 5th Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Division. It is a program for at-risk youth currently under jurisdiction of the Court on Probation Services in the community. The program is conducted Monday through Thursday evenings from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M. at our Court residential facility, Buchanan County Academy. Clients arrive at 4 P.M, spending the first hour in an academic study hall, receiving assistance with schoolwork by an academic teacher and staff. Clients then receive a nutritious dinner meal, after having time to conduct personal hygiene. The remainder of the evening from 6 P.M.-8P.M. is spent in a treatment environment focusing on different areas that will assist in their personal growth and rehabilitation.
Objectives: Supervision during At-Risk Hours, Increased Self-Esteem, Decreased Risk for Law Violations
Academic Improvement, Building of Life Skills and Development Assets
Empower-Me Program
Todd Stinson, Director of Intake and Probation Services
816-271-1421,
The Empower-Me program is a program done in collaboration with the 5th Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Division; Heartland Foundation, and Northwest Missouri State University. It focuses on the building of resiliency, developmental assets and bonding with the community through public achievement in at-risk youth under Court jurisdiction on Probation services. It is a twelve month program that is broken into four phases, which includes a camp, weekly meetings, and partnering with an adult community mentor.
Objectives: Building of Resiliency, Building of Targeted Developmental Assets, Bonding, and Purpose in the Community, Increased Self-Esteem, Decreased Risk for Law Violations, Academic Improvement
Community Justice Committees
Buchanan County Courthouse
411 Jules, ST Joseph, MO 64501
Kelly Bristol, Restorative Justice Coordinator
816-271-1421,
The mission of the Community Justice Committee (CJC) is to provide an innovative opportunity to integrate victims and community members into the Juvenile Justice System in order to comprehensively handle non-violent juvenile offenders through the restoration of relationships with victims and the community by utilizing a balanced and graduated sanctions approach. Volunteers from the community are trained to handle these cases and develop a unique and comprehensive action plan in response to the crime that has been committed.
Objectives: To hold juveniles accountable for their actions to their victims and the community, to discourage further delinquent behavior, and to constructively involve victims and the community in the juvenile justice system.
6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
508 THIRD ST., SUITE 85
PLATTE CITY, MO 64079
816-858-3420
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
Julie Davis, 816-858-3420,
Youth provide services to not-for-profit agencies. Work site personnel provide supervision during the service hours and complete an evaluation form at the conclusion of the community service.
Objectives: Community service program structured so that youth learn accountability for their behavior and responsibility for self and the community.
CLAY/PLATTE/RAY RESIDENTAL CARE
Janet Warner, 816-858-3420,
Residential treatment program funded by the Clay/Platte/Ray Mental Health Board and administered by Tri County Mental Health Services. Program offers crisis Residential services (up to 90 days) for children referred to the juvenile office. Youth must be assessed to be emotionally disturbed or have other severe behavioral problems.
Objectives: Service allows intervention as an alternative to court adjudication and long-term removal from the home.
DON’T CHOOSE CRIME
Barbara Lemons, 816-858-3420,
A prevention program to educate students on the consequences of choosing crime. A video on the juvenile system and Puey, the “Crime Stinks” skunk are utilized at school and community events to increase participation in crime prevention.
DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION
Barbara Lemons, 816-858-3420,
The outpatient treatment program is funded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety. The goal of the program is to provide youth under the age at 17 with education, drug screens, and counseling necessary to achieve a drug and alcohol free life style. A parent education program is also a component of this program.
Objectives: Drug screens and educational services are provided to youth who are referred for drug or alcohol related offenses or have been assessed as at risk for substance abuse. Youth and their parent(s) are required to attend a 2-hour education class plus a 4-hour teen baseline-training program.
IN HOME DETENTION/ELECTRONIC MONITORING
Janet Warner, 816-858-3420,
In-home Detention/Electronic Monitoring is an alternative to secure detention. Electronic monitoring provides 24 hour monitoring of youth.
Objectives: The youth may attend school unsupervised, but cannot leave home without adult supervision. In-home detention is court ordered.
HIGH IMPACT DIVERSION PROGRAM
Michael Emanule, 816-858-3420,
Community based diversion program for first time delinquency offenders. The diversion program allows intervention as an alternative to court adjudication.
Objectives: This is a 120-day diversion program. Participation in this program is a privilege. The judge determines who will be accepted into the program: therefore the burden to prove appropriateness is placed upon the youth. The program consists of one appearance before the Court to voluntarily submit to a contract to enter the program. The contract sets out the performance /behavioral expectations for the youth and their parents. Services include monetary restitution, community service, drug prevention program, conflict resolution program, and required parent/youth participation in the “Adolescents and Parents Together” (APT) classes. The APT classes are held weekly for 8 weeks, 2 hours each session. If the youth successfully completes the rules and conditions, the petition is dismissed without prejudice. The youth understands that the allegation could be filed again should they be referred for additional offenses.
MEDIATION PROGRAM
Mark Lindsay, 816-858-3420,
Parents who are divorcing or who have divorced are offered mediation services for the purpose of resolving disputes about visitation, custody, child support, and other issues related to their children.
Objectives: To help parents resolve problems involving custody and visitation disputes that left unresolved could result in problems with child support and visitation and affect the well-being of the children.
PACE-PARENT ADOLESCENT CONFLICT EDUCTION/ANGER MANAGEMENT
Barbara Lemons, 816-858-3420,
The PACE program is aimed at providing youth with tools to manage and control their anger. The juvenile court feels that it is necessary to educate youth so that we all can help to eliminate some of the problems that “out of control” anger causes for our youth, schools, parents, families, community, law enforcement and the courts. The goal for the parents is to increase their knowledge of effective parenting practices and to understand their conflict / anger triggers in relationship to the family and their children. This is a six-hour program where youth and parents work together for issues relevant to their own circumstances with the trained facilitator while separated from their children.
Objectives: Program focuses on teaching youth how to resolve conflict without violence and provides parents with additional parenting skills as well as how to deal with their own anger styles and those of their children.
PARENTS AND ADOLESCENTS COMMUNICATING TOGETHER (PACT)
Barbara Lemons, 816-858-3420,
Voluntary method of dispute resolution that involves the use of a trained mediator to assist status offenders and their parents in reaching a mutually satisfying agreement. The agenda is determined by the needs of the youth and parent. Mediation sessions typically include three sessions. The goal of PACT is to divert status offenders from entering the juvenile justice system.
SHOPLIFTING PROGRAM
Barbara Lemons, 816-858-3420,
The shoplifters Education Program is a home study program that is presented via CD’s and youth must complete a test over the material. The program consists of 5-6 hours of topics such as: