March - Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1
The Evidence
A Collaboration of the Programming and Technical Assistance
Unit and the Evidence-Based Steering Committee
1st Anniversary Issue - A Year of Accomplishments
March, 2009
Evidence-based
Steering Committee
Darryl Olson, Chair
Jennifer Rechichi, Chair
Jan Abee
Frank Alarcon
Michael Baglivio
Jennifer Bailey
Terri Buckley
Mike Cantrell
Brenda Carlson
Beth Davis
Terry DeCerchio
Howland Ellis
Jennifer Grandal
Deena Green
Bette Neville
Wray Nolting
Colleene Scott
Tracy Shelby
Michael Slattery
DJJ Basics of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and the Stages of Change Curriculum:
The DJJ Basics of MI and the Stages of Change Curriculum was developed in January 2008 to
ensure that every DJJ employee and provider staff member who participates in MI training
receives the same information, regardless of who is providing the training. Only MI Qualified
Trainers can deliver the Curriculum.
The Evidence:
The first four editions of The Evidence, a collaborative effort between the Programming and
Technical Assistance (PTA) Unit and the Evidence-Based Steering Committee, were posted to
the DJJ website. The purpose of the newsletter is to disseminate information pertaining to the
implementation of evidence-based and best practices in all Department program areas.
Definitions:
The definitions of evidence-based practices, promising practices, and practices with
demonstrated effectiveness were operationalized. The definitions for evidence-based
practices and practices with demonstrated effectiveness are contained within the new
Residential Administrative Rule.
The Sourcebook of Delinquency Interventions:
The Sourcebook of Delinquency Interventions was completed and posted to the DJJ website.
As part of the Department’s effort to implement evidence-based and best practices
throughout the continuum of services, The Sourcebook catalogues information regarding
cognitive-behavioral curricula and community-based family therapies that have been
proven through research to reduce recidivism and/or criminogenic needs and articulates
under which definition each delinquency intervention fits.
Teaching Alternatives to Gangs (TAG): Detention Curriculum:
PTA Unit and North Region Detention staff completed Qualified Trainer training in the TAG
Detention curriculum. Implementation begins in all North Region Detention Centers, Spring
2009.
CORE Screens:
The “Evidence-based and Best Practices screen” for CORE that will capture individuals
trained in evidence-based and best practices throughout the state has been developed
and will be populated Summer 2009.
Motivational Interviewing Qualified Trainers (Cohort 1):
A graduation ceremony for the first cohort of MI Qualified Trainers was held, ensuring
sustainability of the Department’s ability to provide MI training and reducing the need to
contract for the service.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) & Thinking for a Change (T4C) Training:
The PTA Unit provided statewide regional trainings for DJJ and provider staff in MI and T4C.
A total of 903 individuals received MI and/or T4C training from January 2008 to the end of
March 2009:
851 staff trained in Motivational Interviewing
147 staff trained in Thinking for a Change
MI is a pre-requisite to receiving R-PACT or TAG training and to becoming an R-PACT Trainer
of Trainers and a TAG Qualified Trainer.
Qualified Trainer Protocols:
Qualified Trainer definitions and protocols were developed for MI, T4C, LifeSkills Training (LST),
Aggression Replacement Training (ART) and Cannabis Youth Treatment (CYT).
Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) Module:
A JJIS module is in the analysis stage with MIS to track the provision of evidence-based
practices to youth who are being served by Residential Services, Probation and Community
Intervention, and Detention Services.

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THE EVIDENCE
Residential Services
Programming and Technical
Assistance Unit
Jennifer Rechichi, Unit Administrator
Michael Baglivio, Programming Specialist
Dru Greene, TA Specialist
Crystal Johnson, TA Specialist
Jason Kent, TA Specialist
Diane Ruane, TA Specialist
Sharon Sykes, TA Specialist
Julie Linton, Secretary Specialist
Fontella Browning, Administrative Assistant
George Schmalstig, Training Consultant
Ana Villar, EBP & Management Consultant
Modifying the existing
PACT to create the
Residential PACT
(R-PACT) provides a
common assessment
and evaluation
process across the
continuum of
services, from intake
to aftercare.
The Department of Juvenile Justice Announces 45 Selected R-PACT Trainers
Forty-four DJJ and provider staff have been selected to become Certified
Residential-PACT (R-PACT) Trainers including: Carol Andrus, Sheila Asson,
Michael Baglivio, Raenequa Baker, Greg Brown, Beth Cantrell, Kevin
George, Dru Greene, Rick Grunow, Kathy Blanton Henderson, Joanne
Hendrix, Michelle Hinson, Alonzo Hunter, Al Hurayda, Crystal Johnson, Quintin
Jones, Jason Kent, Dale Kimsey, Kerrick May, Patrick McKinstry, Jeff
McSpaddin, Michael Magri, William Montgomery, Brenda Mueller, Ken
Phillips, Betty Quintairos, Jennifer Rechichi, Johnny Richardson, Lynda
Rolack, Diane Ruane, Nancy Russo, Robert Salazar, James Shaw, Mike
Slattery, Rhonda Smith, Neil Stier, Sharon Sykes, Zelhis Taylor, Pete Vlastaras,
Andre Watson, Vanessa Wicker, Andrew Williams, Gale E. Wire and George
Wright. This group represents staff from 14 Providers for a total of 25 staff,
and an additional 19 staff from DJJ’s Programming and Technical Assistance
Unit, Contract Managers/Program Monitors, Probation staff, and staff from
State-operated facilities.
R-PACT TTT certification requirements include: Completion of the 2-day MI
Training from an MI Qualified Trainer; attendance at a 2-day Basic R-PACT
training; participation in a 5-day R-PACT TTT training; co-facilitation of two
2-day Basic R-PACT sessions; a 1-day R-PACT booster session; and the
delivery of two R-PACT training sessions per year, which must be made
available to other state-run and provider operated facilities. R-PACT TTT’s
will be observed during co-facilitation sessions to determine the degree of
competency being demonstrated. The R-PACT Training vendor – Allvest
Information Services, Inc, will make recommendations for certification with
the final decision to confer certification made by the Department. To
maintain certification requirements, the R-PACT TTT must provide at least one
R-PACT training per year and receive 8 hours of in-service training.
A total of 850 individuals including Case Managers, Therapists, and Directors
are anticipated to attend the R-PACT training sessions. 18 R-PACT training
sessions are currently scheduled throughout the state, with an additional 45
classes in the process of being loaded into CORE to accommodate our
training needs. Each Trainer will be expected to post their R-PACT training
sessions in CORE for a minimum of 30 days to allow the opportunity for
participants to register. Class size will be limited to 10 with a minimum of 3
participants due to the activities conducted during the classes.
Training sessions began in the Central Region in February. The South Region
will receive R-PACT training beginning in April; Northeast sessions will begin in
June and Northwest session will begin in August. R-PACT training is 2 days
long and participants must attend both days. A variety of locations are
being used for our R-PACT trainings including DJJ offices and residential
programs. Training sites must be able to accommodate group style lecture
and have at least 5 computers for the delivery of the software related
portion of the curriculum.
Future Train the Trainer training opportunities will be made available through
the development of a Master Trainer program. Requirements for the Master
Trainer Certification program are currently being developed.

THE EVIDENCE
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Probation and Community Intervention
PACT Tape Review training classes have been completed. Twenty-nine staff, representing seventeen circuits
completed a rigorous training process including coaching experience. They are:
Deb Allen and Patty Clark (Circuit 1); Kristi Koger (Circuit 2); Cari Dixon (Circuit 3); Virginia Mahar (Circuit 4); Joe
Berry and Adrian Mathena (Circuit 5); Jennifer Gobeli, Katherine Gomez and Bridget Washburn (Circuit 6); Linda
Turner (Circuit 9); Korri Kellam (Circuit 10); Maria Gillhooley, Augustus Page and Marie St. Hilaire (Circuit 11); Treacy
Ivers (Circuit 13); Bree Nolin and Heather Nowell (Circuit 14); Cedric Page (Circuit 15); Mark Thome and Troy
Veeneman (Circuit 16); Jeff Barrett (Circuit 17); Beth Cantrell (Circuit 18); Liz Kelley, Tara Tracey and Sally Williams
(Circuit 19); Joe Dinda, Tracie Foss and Lut Sagrado (Circuit 20).
The tape review process is part of the ongoing training required to ensure sustainability of the PACT assessment
process, providing JPOs with feedback on their skills in using Motivational Interviewing techniques to gather
accurate information and assist youth in the change process.
Detention
TAG Qualified Trainers
The Teaching Alternatives to Gangs (TAG): Detention Curriculum Implementation and Training Protocol has been
completed. The following PTA and Detention Center staff have been trained and are TAG Qualified Trainers:
Michael Baglivio, Keith Cumberbatch, Michael Ellington, Dru Greene, Terrance Henderson, James Howard, Crystal
Johnson, Ada Jordan, James Kajtaniak, Jason Kent, Jennifer Rechichi, Jeffrey Roten, Diane Ruane, Allen Shepherd,
Sharon Sykes, Ana Villar and Courtney Wester.
A one-day TAG Facilitator training and PowerPoint presentation has been developed. Detention Center and PTA
TAG Qualified Trainers will receive a one-day TAG Qualified Trainer Booster to prepare them to deliver TAG
Facilitator training to Detention Center staff. A minimum of 4 Detention Center staff shall represent each Detention
Center at TAG Facilitator training.
TAG Training Plan
Event Detention Center Qualified Trainer(s)
TAG Qualified Trainer Booster Leon Ana Villar
TAG Facilitator Training Leon Ana Villar & Courtney Wester
TAG Qualified Trainer Booster Alachua Ana Villar & Sharon Sykes
TAG Facilitator Training Alachua Ana Villar, Sharon Sykes & Allen Shepherd
TAG Qualified Trainer Booster Escambia Ana Villar & Diane Ruane
TAG Facilitator Training Escambia Ana Villar, Diane Ruane & Ada Jordan
TAG Qualified Trainer Booster Okaloosa Diane Ruane
TAG Facilitator Training Okaloosa Diane Ruane & Jeffrey Roten
TAG Qualified Trainer Booster St. Johns Sharon Sykes
TAG Qualified Trainer Booster Bay Diane Ruane
TAG Facilitator Training St. Johns Sharon Sykes & James Kajtaniak
TAG Facilitator Training Bay Diane Ruane & Terrance Henderson
TAG Qualified Trainer Booster Marion Ana Villar & Jason Kent
TAG Facilitator Training Marion Ana Villar, Jason Kent & Michael Ellington
TAG Qualified Trainer Booster Volusia Jason Kent
TAG Qualified Trainer Booster Duval Sharon Sykes
TAG Facilitator Training Volusia Jason Kent & James Howard
TAG Facilitator Training Duval Sharon Sykes & Keith Cumberbatch

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Important Dates
THE EVIDENCE
Evidence-Based Steering Committee Meeting March 18
Evidence-Based Steering Committee Meeting April 29
Upcoming Training Sessions
Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Thinking for a Change (T4C)
training sessions are scheduled throughout the state. Keep an
eye out for training events in your area.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) Qualified Trainer Training
Tallahassee March 3 – 4
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Residential - Tampa March 10 – 11
Desoto March 10 – 11
Tallahassee-R-PACT/HQ March 11 - 12
Orlando-R-PACT March 12 - 13
West Palm Beach-R-PACT March 26 - 27
Orlando-R-PACT March 30 - 31
Miami March 31 – April 1
Ft. Lauderdale April 2 – 3
Hastings April 2 – 3
Pat Thomas Academy April 6 – 7
Tampa April 7 – 8
Collier Academy April 14 – 15
Orlando, FL April 28 - 29
Thinking for a Change (T4C)
Jacksonville March 3 – 6
Tallahassee April 14-17
We Need Your Input
To submit an article to The Evidence click on the following link
http://www.djj.state.fl.us/OPA/ptassistance/steering.html
Application for Recognition as a Trainer
We are requesting DJJ programs and individuals to submit
information to the PTA Unit substantiating the credentials of their
staff and/or of themselves so that they may be deemed a
qualified trainer in specific evidence-based and best practices
curricula. Once recognized by the PTA Unit as a qualified
trainer in a specific curriculum, the staff will be acknowledged
both on the Department’s website and in CORE for the specific
curriculum.
http://www.djj.state.fl.us/OPA/ptassistance/resources.html
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