J.      From Confinement to Community: What Works in Youth Offender Reentry  Thomas Murphy, State Representative, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice

Target Audience: All

Presentation Abstract: This workshop will examine the critical elements of the reintergrative continuum for youthful offenders. For youth who have been confined in a residential juvenile facility, the process of returning home is oftentimes a difficult transition, involving many service providers and systems. The continuum of intervention for youth corrections can best be configured into three interactive phases: pre-release; transition; and community follow-up. This workshop will discuss the critical elements of the Intensive Aftercare Program Model, which was funded by OJJDP, and implemented in several sites across the nation.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Discussing the critical elements to be considered in developing a successful aftercare/reentry program.

2. Understanding the Intensive Aftercare Program Model funded by OJJDP.

3. Understanding of the principles of Overarching Case Management.

4. Understanding the critical elements of the reintegrative continuum.