NCJ Number
190675
Date Published
September 2001
Length
49 pages
Annotation
This section of the "Strategic Planning Master Notebook" contains the lesson plan for a training workshop module on the role of the "Expeditor" in reducing crowding in juvenile detention facilities.
Abstract
The module's performance objectives are to understand the role an Expeditor can have in reducing crowding; to be familiar with the specific duties and functions of the Expeditor; and to be familiar with some of the Expeditor systems jurisdictions have used. In addition to listing the performance objectives, the lesson plan describes instructional methods/techniques and lists instructor materials as well as equipment and supplies needed. In outlining the module content, the lesson plan focuses on defining the role of the Expeditor and his/her essential functions, as well as the Expeditor's areas of concern. Overall, the purpose of the Expeditor is to keep the legal process moving as quickly as possible so as to reduce the length of time juveniles stay in pre-dispositional detention. The Expeditor does this by maintaining daily contact with the court, the judges, and intake referees, as well as with the detention center staff; obtaining information from probation officers, court services staff, and appropriate others about targeted youth; obtaining information on placements, detention alternatives, step-down programs, etc.; and brokering information and action between stakeholders to facilitate decision making and action. Various types of Expeditor systems are profiled. Supplementary material for participants includes a paper on litigation as an instrument for change in juvenile detention. Information is also provided on procedures for daily and weekly detention reviews. A sample weekly review form for home detention and nonsecure detention is included.