NCJ Number
199471
Date Published
2000
Length
60 pages
Annotation
This document discusses standards for residential juvenile justice commitment programs.
Abstract
Residential commitment programs include low, moderate, high, and maximum risk Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs. Students temporarily reside in these programs while committed to DJJ. Quality assurance reviews of educational programs in Florida’s juvenile justice facilities are conducted annually by the Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program (JJEEP). The mission is that each student receives high-quality and comprehensive educational services that increase that student’s potential for future success. The educational quality assurance standards for residential commitment programs for 2001 are comprised of 21 indicators. A change in 2001 standards is the reporting of pre- and post-student data. The nine priority indicators for residential commitment programs are enrollment, student planning, exit transition, curriculum, support services, instructional personnel qualifications, funding and support, contract management, and oversight and assistance. Six compliance indicators are enrollment, support services, program management, pre- and post-student outcomes, contract management, and oversight and assistance. Educational quality assurance ratings are determined using the same methodology and rating scales for each educational program. Policy document, file review, interviews with school staff, and observations of activities and services are used to verify program practices. Performance indicators are rated using a 10-point scale. Compliance indicators are rated using a three-tiered scale.