Community and Confinement Access Guide 20014
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Directory Author John D. Bess Special Advisor Betsy Biben, Chief Contributors Donna Barnes (ORD) Nina Issacson (CLS) Clinique Chapman (ORD) Hannah McElhinny (Juv) Reva Conley (ORD) Chelsea Morris (ORD, Intern) Susan Cruz (ORD) Rhonda Pope (ORD) Nicole Evers (ORD) Jamie A. Rodriquez (JSP) Suann Hecht (ORD) Nakesha Winston (CLS) Avis E. Buchanan, Director (202) 628-1200 Directory of Youth and Family Services December 2014 2 DIRECTORY OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES: Community and Confinement Access Guide 20014 “I am what time, circumstances, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that, So are we all.” James Baldwin The DIRECTORY OF YOUTH and FAMILY SERVICES: Community and Confinement Access Guide 2014 prepared by the DC Public Defender Service (PDS) is the collective work of the organization’s Civil Legal Services Division and the Juvenile Services Program (JSP). The directory is also available in pdf format on PDS website: www.pdsdc.org/publications Look for updates on website in June and October. Complete editions published biennially. The Office of Rehabilitation and Development (ORD) offers holistic representation and a range of extra-legal services for low-income people represented by appointed counsel in delinquency and criminal cases in DC. ORD is composed of master’s level licensed forensic social workers and forensic professional counselors, an office manager, and a resource coordinator. ORD staff provides client-centered advocacy, performs client assessments, devises individualized treatment plans, and helps clients’ access appropriate treatment or remedial resources. The Civil Legal Services Division (CLS) provides legal representation to children in the delinquency system and adults facing criminal charges with civil matters ancillary or collateral to their criminal or juvenile proceedings. Internal PDS referrals only. CLS special education attorneys provide legal representation to ensure a child’s right to a free and appropriate education in accord with Individual With Disabilities Education Act. CLS also provides legal representation in housing, immigration, and consumer issues, loss of liberty through civil contempt, civil forfeiture issues, child support and custody issues, employment related issues, and abuse and neglect matters. The Juvenile Services Program (JSP) provides legal representation and advocacy for youth detained at the New Beginnings Youth Development Center, the Youth Services Center (YSC), residential treatment centers, and/or shelter/group homes in matters involving post-adjudication legal issues, administrative disciplinary hearings, administrative appeals, community status review hearings, treatment decision making meetings and complaints involving allegations of abuse and/or issues relating to conditions of confinement. JSP also helps facilitate youths’ access to counsel, family, and other professionals who serve an integral part of the youths’ teams and planning for successful reentry. Directory of Youth and Family Services December 2014 The information provided in this directory is intended to furnish the user with a general knowledge of services available to low-income persons residing in the Washington Metropolitan area. Diligent efforts were made to provide current and accurate information about the respective programs. Inclusion of a program listed in this directory should not be considered an endorsement by the Public Defender Service for DC. If you need to consult with an attorney or social worker, please contact PDS Duty Day at (202) 628-1200. The poetry and artwork throughout this directory is the shared work of members of the Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop, Life Pieces To Masterpieces and Maya Angelou Public Charter School. This year we have included the “Ten Core Principles: For Providing Quality Delinquency Representation Through Public Defense Delivery System’s” July 2008. The report is the collaborative effort of National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) and the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA). The Youth Resource Telephone List (“frequently called”) is a time saving tool - we suggest you keep the three (3) page list handy as your favorite “pin-up.” Following the “Youth’s Movement Through the D.C. Juvenile Court System” chart allows the reader to learn both the system and the services available during each stage of the juvenile court process. Collateral punishments may affect each client’s life forever. We urge each reader to consider these life-changing consequences at each stage of the court process, especially when considering plea negotiations. (see list at page 11) This directory has developed into an essential access guide as well. This manual will also help the reader understand how to access free behavioral (mental) and medical treatment, special education services, public education, and vocational training, substance use and abuse services, and housing alternatives, and other critically needed services for youth and families mostly in DC and Prince George’s Counties. Originally written by Michael O. Francis, former ORD social worker, and John Bess, PDS Resource Coordinator, in 1992, the directory has expanded to the current Youth & Family Resource Directory and Access Guide. If you learn of programs for youth not listed in this directory, please contact John Bess, (202) 824-2303 or [email protected] The best advocates recognize the importance of knowing resources – this directory and resource guide will show you the way – read on. Directory of Youth and Family Services December 2014 4 Table of Contents i. Youth Resources Telephone List (frequently called) .......... 6 ii. Youth’s Movement Through the DC Juvenile System ........ 9 iii. Confidentiality and Collateral Consequences ...................... 11 iv. Ten Core Principles: For Providing Quality Delinquency Representation Through Public Delivery Systems ......... 13 I. Arrest.............................................................................................. 19 Title 16 (Children charged as Adult) ............................ 21 II. Initial Hearing ............................................................................ 22 A. Family Reunification Homes (Shelter Homes) ......... 23 B. Secure Detention Facilities ........................................... 24 C. Group Homes ..................................................................... 25 III. Adjudication ................................................................................. 26 A. Involved/Not Involved...................................................... 26 B. Social Study ......................................................................... 26 IV. Disposition...................................................................................... 28 A. Probation (Court Social Services (CSS)) ................. 30 B. Committed (Dept of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) ................................................................................ 33 C. DC Youth Link: Service Providers .............................. 36 D. Visiting Hours: Youth Services Center, New Beginnings Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) ................... 38 V. Reentry .......................................................................................... 40 VI. Alternative Living ....................................................................... 44 a. Homeless/Foster Care/ Runaway ....................................... 51 VII. Drug Education/Treatment .................................................... 52 VIII. Medical Care ................................................................................ 60 IX . Material Assistance .................................................................. 68 X. Intellectual and Physical Disabilities ................................... 84 XI. Behavioral (Mental) Health ..................................................... 86 A. DBH Certified Behavioral Health Programs (CSA) . 90 B. Independent Behavioral Health Programs ................. 92 XII. Pregnant Teens and Young Parents ..................................... 101 XIII. Education ...................................................................................... 113 A. General Public Education ................................................. 113 a. DC Public Schools (9-12) ...................................... 113 b. DC Public Charter Schools (9-12) ..................... 116 c. General Educational Development (GED) ....... 117 d. Adult Basic Education (Literacy, ESL) ........... 121 Directory of Youth and Family Services December 2014 XIV. Special Education .......................................................................... 127 a. Separate Special Education Schools ....................... 128 b. College (Admission, Financial Aid) ............................ 137 XV. Employment/Vocational Training .............................................. 141 XVI. Afterschool and Mentoring Programs ................................... 152 XVII. Immigration (Children under age 21) ..................................... 162 a. Human Trafficking......................................................... 167 XVIII. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) ....................... 170 XIX. Legal Assistance ........................................................................... 176 XX. Community Restitution (Volunteering) Opportunities ........ 185 XXI. Prince George’s County, MD Community Resources .............. 191 Index .............................................................................................200