Treatment programs are research-based and trauma-informed. We engage young people and their families in the process. This is important when a young person is at a facility and when they leave. JR follows the principles of Risk, Need, and Responsivity (RNR). JR also uses different talk therapy that help build skills to help young people manage their emotions, behaviors, and relationships in a healthy way. Young people also join treatment groups for mental health and other behavioral issues. The skills they learn help them to be successful when they return to their communities.
Coaching and Case Management
All young people in JR facilities are assigned a Counselor. Counselors work as coaches and case managers to help a young person look at their behaviors, goals, and needs. Needs are prioritized using an assessment that follows RNR principles:
- Risk – What is the risk of the young person committing another crime?
- Needs – What does a young person need to make positive change? This can include education, services, resources, new skills, or positive connections.
- Responsivity – What is a young person’s background, cultural identity, learning style, and do they have developmental needs? We aim to match our communication and other things to fit with each young person’s unique background.
Case managers work with young people to look at look at needs in all parts of their life to help focus on things to help them succeed. This could include family and peer relationships, substance use, attitudes, skills, behaviors, aggression, school, work, and mental health.
Case Managers work connect young people with programs and resources to help them meet their needs in healthy, legal, and safe ways. They also let family members know what is going on with their young person.
If a young person needs specialized treatment, JR staff will make referrals. They also work with other staff and contractors to connect young people to treatment services back in their communities as they get ready to return home.
