facility_name: DOVE Academy

summary: SPEP - FY15-16

raw_content:
Standardized Program Evaluation
Protocol [SPEP] Report
DOVE Academy
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc.
(Contract Provider)
5270Ezell Road
Graceville, Florida 32440
Primary Service: Seven Challenges
SPEP Review Date(s): January 19‐22, 2016
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Report Date(s): 3/22/2017
Introduction
The Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) is an assessment tool derived from
meta-analytic research on the effectiveness of juvenile justice interventions. The tool is
designed to compare existing intervention services, as implemented in the field, to the
characteristics of the most effective intervention services found in the research.
The SPEP scoring system allows service providers to identify specific areas in which program
improvements can be made to their existing Primary Services. These improvements can be
expected to increase the effectiveness of those Primary Services in the reduction of recidivism
for youth receiving the Primary Service. A separate SPEP evaluation is conducted, at the time
of the program’s Quality Improvement Review, for each Primary Service provided by the
program.
This report provides two types of SPEP scores: a Basic Score, equivalent to the number of
points received, and a Program Optimization Score (POS) that is equivalent to the maximum
number of possible points that could be received based on the SPEP domains under the control
of the program. The Basic Score compares the Primary Service being evaluated to other
intervention services found in the research to be effective, regardless of service type. It is meant
as a reference to the expected overall recidivism reduction when compared to other Primary
Services of any Type.
A Program Optimization Percentage (POP) rate is derived from the Basic Score and Program
Optimization Score. The POP rate is a percentage score that indicates where the rate of
effectiveness of the Primary Service is when compared to its potential effectiveness if optimized
to match the characteristics of similar Primary Services found to be most effective in the
research. The POP rate is likely more meaningful to service providers as it represents how
close the program’s Primary Service is to its potential for that Primary Service Type. For
example, a POP rate of 55% would indicate that the program’s Primary Service is operating at
55% of its potential effectiveness for recidivism reduction that has been found for a similar
Primary Service Type with research evidence of effectiveness.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 2
Program Name: DOVE Academy MQI Program Code: 1102
Provider Name: Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc. Contract Number: R2113
Location: Jackson County County / Circuit: 14 Number of Beds: 24
Review Date(s): January 19-22, 2016 Lead Reviewer Code: 145
Persons Interviewed
Program Director Corporate QI/QA staff 1 # Program Supervisors
DJJ Monitor 1 # Case Managers # Youth
DHA or designee 3 # Clinical Staff # Other (listed by title):
DMHCA or designee # Healthcare Staff
Documents Reviewed
Written Protocol/Manual Logbooks 5 # Personnel Records
Fidelity Monitoring Documents Program Schedules 5 # Training Records/CORE
Internal Corrective Action Reports Supplemental Contracts 8 # Youth Records (Closed)
Staff Evaluations Table of Organization 3 # Youth Records (Open)
Accreditation Reports Youth Handbook # Other:
Contract Monitoring Reports # Health Records
Contract Scope of Services # MH/SA Records
Observations During Review
Group/Session of Primary Service(s)
Program Activities
Recreation
Social Skill Modeling by Staff
Staff Interactions with Youth
Staff Supervision of Youth
Transition/Exit Conferences
Treatment Team Meetings
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 3
Basic Score: 30 Points
1. Primary Service and Supplemental Service Types POS: 30 Points
POP: 100%
There are five Primary Service Types that have been classified into Groups with a maximum
number of points possible for rating purposes. Some Primary Service Types may also have
qualifying Supplemental Service Types that could earn a program an additional 5 points.
The Primary Service for this program is Seven Challenges. The program was awarded 25 points
because the Primary Service is identified as a Group 4 Service. The specific Sub-Component
Service Type identified is Group Counseling. The Primary Service was identified as this type of
service as it focuses on psychological or interpersonal problems or issues faced by an individual
and involves a group of youths interacting with each other.
An additional 5 points was awarded based on a Qualifying Supplemental Service. The Qualifying
Supplemental Service was identified as None (automatic 5 points added to score), which was not
demonstrated to have been implemented.
The Primary and Supplemental Service Raw Score is equal to the sum of the Primary Service
points plus the Qualifying Supplemental Service points.
Note: Quality information is evaluated by the Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement while
on-site during the annual compliance review.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 4
Basic Score: 20 Points
2. Overall Quality of Service Delivery Score POS: 20 Points
POP: 100%
The Quality of Service Delivery Score is the sum of the scores for the seven treatment quality
indicators. The Program Optimization Percentage Rating determines the Overall Quality of
Service Level:
Indicator Sum Score 0-3 = Low; Sum Score 4-7 = Medium; Sum Score 8-10 = High.
Sum of all Indicator Scores (a – g below): 9 Points
Overall Quality of Service Delivery Level:
Low (Raw Score = 5)
Medium (Raw Score = 10)
High (Raw Score = 20 Points)
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
a. Facilitator Training
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
All facilitator(s) of the Primary Service must have received formal training specific to the
intervention or model/protocol.
The program has four facilitators for Seven Challenges. The clinical director reported that only two
have facilitated the intervention within the past twelve months. The facilitators have received
formal training in the intervention.
Basic Score: 2 Point(s)
b. Treatment Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
There is a specific written manual/protocol detailing delivery of the Primary Service.
The program utilizes a brand-name manual for the intervention. Activity books and journals are
purchased from Viva Press, which is the publisher for the Seven Challenges curriculum. The
facilitator uses the manual and activity book, and the students work from the journals provided.
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
c. Observed Adherence to the Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Upon observation of the Primary Service by the Quality Improvement reviewer, the facilitator of
that service adhered to the written protocol/manual.
The intervention/group was observed. The group was conducted according the program schedule.
The facilitator provided the reviewer with a copy of the lesson to follow. The facilitator followed the
written manual.
Basic Score: 2 Point(s)
d. Facilitator Turnover
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
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Measures the extent to which facilitators of the specific intervention/service have changed as
well as gaps in service of that Primary Service.
The program reports no facilitator turnover this year. In the event of a turnover, the clinical director
would cover to facilitate the intervention/services. The clinical director has received training in the
curriculum.
BasicScore: 1Point(s)
e. Internal Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
The program has a process to monitor the delivery of the intervention to examine how closely
actual implementation matches the model protocol.
The clinical director reports that the Seven Challenges curriculum requires that monitoring be
completed by a lead trainer in the intervention. The current clinical director reports that she is
scheduled to receive training as a ‘lead trainer’ in February of 2016. During the past year, fidelity
monitoring has occurred twice. In May 2015, the program reports that a monitoring visit was
conducted by representatives of the Seven Challenges organization. While on-site, they
conducted a refresher training with group facilitators and monitored the group. The program has
not received the final monitoring report at this time. In November 2015, a monitoring was
conducted by a clinical director, and documentation of this monitoring was received.
The program can earn 2 points if fidelity monitoring is conducted internally and at least monthly for
each facilitator of Seven Challenges.
At the time of the review, the program did not meet criteria to earn a score of 2.
BasicScore: 1Point
f. Corrective Action based on Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
The program has a process by which corrective action is applied and demonstrated based on
the fidelity monitoring of the delinquency intervention/therapeutic service.
At the time of the annual compliance review, there was no documentation of the need of a
corrective action.
g. Evaluation of Facilitator Skill Delivering the Basic Score: 1Point
Intervention Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Performance evaluations of the facilitators of the specific intervention/service include
evaluation of skill in delivering the intervention/service.
A review of the facilitator’s annual performance evaluation found an entry for evaluation of staff’s
performance in delivering the Seven Challenges intervention/service.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 6
3. Amount of Service ‐ Duration
Basic Score: 8 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 80%
Research indicates the target duration of 24 weeks for this type of service. Of the 10 youth in the
sample, 80% (8 of 10) reached at least the indicated target duration. Further explanation is
detailed in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (duration) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information System
(JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Duration is included for the youth in the SPEP sample.
4. Amount of Service – Contact Hours
Basic Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Research indicates a target of 40 contact hours for this type of service. Of the 10 youth in the
sample, 100% (10 of 10) reached the indicated target contact hours. Further explanation is
detailed in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (contact hours) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information
System (JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Contact hours are included for the youth in the
SPEP sample.
5. Risk Level of Youth Served:
Basic Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Percentage of Youth with Moderate, Moderate-High, and High-Risk Levels to Reoffend: 100%
Moderate to High Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Table 1
Moderate = 1 youth
Moderate-High = 2 youth
High = 7 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 10 youth
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 7
Percentage of Youth with High-Risk Level to Reoffend: 70%
High Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Table 2
High = 7 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 10 youth
The risk level score is compiled by calculating the total percent of the SPEP sample that score
Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend and also the total percent of the SPEP sample that score High-
Risk to reoffend.
Of the SPEP sample, 100% (10 of 10) youth scored Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend, for a
score of 12 points.
Of the SPEP sample, 70% (7 of 10) youth scored High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 13 points.
Note: The latest Community Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) prior to the placement
date was used in the derivation of the risk level score. This C-PACT provides the best indication
of the risk to re-offend level of the youth when the youth was first placed in the program.
Summary and Recommendations
Program Program
Category Basic Score Optimization Optimization
Score Percentage
Primary and Supplemental Service Type 30 30 100%
Quality of Service Delivery 20 20 100%
Amount of Service: Duration 8 10 80%
Amount of Service: Contact Hours 10 10 100%
Risk Level of Youth Served 25 25 100%
Totals 93 95 98%
This SPEP report evaluates Seven Challenges, an intervention delivered at DOVE Academy.
The program scored High for Quality of Service Delivery. This score can be optimized by
establishing an internal fidelity monitoring process and ensuring that internal fidelity monitoring is
conducted at least monthly for each facilitator of Seven Challenges.
The program earned 8 points for Amount of Service: Duration. Of the 10 total youth sampled, 8
received at least the recommended weeks of service. Youth in the sample completed between 23
and 37 weeks of service, with an average of 28 weeks.
The program earned 10 points for Amount of Service: Contact Hours. Of the 10 total youth
sampled, all 10 received at least the recommended hours of service. Youth in the sample
completed between 53 and 82 hours of service, with an average of 70 hours.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 8
The program was awarded 25 available points for Risk Level of Youth Served. This is calculated
using data from the Community - Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) assessment. This
score reflects youths' most recent C-PACT score prior to placement at the program. The program
itself has no control over youths' C-PACT risk level because the scored assessment was
administered prior to the youths' admission.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
DOVE Academy can optimize their SPEP Quality of Service Delivery score by establishing an
internal fidelity monitoring process and ensuring that internal fidelity monitoring is conducted at
least monthly for each facilitator of Seven Challenges.
DOVE Academy can optimize their SPEP Amount of Service score by ensuring that all youth
receive the full targeted dosage of service.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 9

report_type: SPEP

program_name_raw: Dove Academy

program_status_note: Open

service_type: Seven Challenges


state: FL

summary: SPEP - FY15-16

raw_content:
Standardized Program Evaluation
Protocol [SPEP] Report
DOVE Academy
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc.
(Contract Provider)
5270Ezell Road
Graceville, Florida 32440
Primary Service: Impact of Crime
SPEP Review Date(s): January 19‐22, 2016
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Report Date(s): 3/22/2017
Introduction
The Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) is an assessment tool derived from
meta-analytic research on the effectiveness of juvenile justice interventions. The tool is
designed to compare existing intervention services, as implemented in the field, to the
characteristics of the most effective intervention services found in the research.
The SPEP scoring system allows service providers to identify specific areas in which program
improvements can be made to their existing Primary Services. These improvements can be
expected to increase the effectiveness of those Primary Services in the reduction of recidivism
for youth receiving the Primary Service. A separate SPEP evaluation is conducted, at the time
of the program’s Quality Improvement Review, for each Primary Service provided by the
program.
This report provides two types of SPEP scores: a Basic Score, equivalent to the number of
points received, and a Program Optimization Score (POS) that is equivalent to the maximum
number of possible points that could be received based on the SPEP domains under the control
of the program. The Basic Score compares the Primary Service being evaluated to other
intervention services found in the research to be effective, regardless of service type. It is meant
as a reference to the expected overall recidivism reduction when compared to other Primary
Services of any Type.
A Program Optimization Percentage (POP) rate is derived from the Basic Score and Program
Optimization Score. The POP rate is a percentage score that indicates where the rate of
effectiveness of the Primary Service is when compared to its potential effectiveness if optimized
to match the characteristics of similar Primary Services found to be most effective in the
research. The POP rate is likely more meaningful to service providers as it represents how
close the program’s Primary Service is to its potential for that Primary Service Type. For
example, a POP rate of 55% would indicate that the program’s Primary Service is operating at
55% of its potential effectiveness for recidivism reduction that has been found for a similar
Primary Service Type with research evidence of effectiveness.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 2
Program Name: DOVE Academy MQI Program Code: 1102
Provider Name: Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc. Contract Number: R2113
Location: Jackson County County / Circuit: 14 Number of Beds: 24
Review Date(s): January 19-22, 2016 Lead Reviewer Code: 145
Persons Interviewed
Program Director Corporate QI/QA staff 1 # Program Supervisors
DJJ Monitor 1 # Case Managers # Youth
DHA or designee 3 # Clinical Staff # Other (listed by title):
DMHCA or designee # Healthcare Staff
Documents Reviewed
Written Protocol/Manual Logbooks 5 # Personnel Records
Fidelity Monitoring Documents Program Schedules 5 # Training Records/CORE
Internal Corrective Action Reports Supplemental Contracts 8 # Youth Records (Closed)
Staff Evaluations Table of Organization 3 # Youth Records (Open)
Accreditation Reports Youth Handbook # Other:
Contract Monitoring Reports # Health Records
Contract Scope of Services # MH/SA Records
Observations During Review
Group/Session of Primary Service(s)
Program Activities
Recreation
Social Skill Modeling by Staff
Staff Interactions with Youth
Staff Supervision of Youth
Transition/Exit Conferences
Treatment Team Meetings
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 3
Basic Score: 20 Points
1. Primary Service and Supplemental Service Types POS: 20 Points
POP: 100%
There are five Primary Service Types that have been classified into Groups with a maximum
number of points possible for rating purposes. Some Primary Service Types may also have
qualifying Supplemental Service Types that could earn a program an additional 5 points.
The Primary Service for this program is Impact of Crime. The program was awarded 15 points
because the Primary Service is identified as a Group 3 Service. The specific Sub-Component
Service Type identified is Social Skills Training. The Primary Service was identified as this type of
service as it focuses on developing social skills required for an individual to interact in a positive
way with others.
An additional 5 points was awarded based on a Qualifying Supplemental Service. The Qualifying
Supplemental Service was identified as None (automatic 5 points added to score), which was not
demonstrated to have been implemented.
The Primary and Supplemental Service Raw Score is equal to the sum of the Primary Service
points plus the Qualifying Supplemental Service points.
Note: Quality information is evaluated by the Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement while
on-site during the annual compliance review.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 4
Basic Score: 20 Points
2. Overall Quality of Service Delivery Score POS: 20 Points
POP: 100%
The Quality of Service Delivery Score is the sum of the scores for the seven treatment quality
indicators. The Program Optimization Percentage Rating determines the Overall Quality of
Service Level:
Indicator Sum Score 0-3 = Low; Sum Score 4-7 = Medium; Sum Score 8-10 = High.
Sum of all Indicator Scores (a – g below): 10 Points
Overall Quality of Service Delivery Level:
Low (Raw Score = 5)
Medium (Raw Score = 10)
High (Raw Score = 20 Points)
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
a. Facilitator Training
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
All facilitator(s) of the Primary Service must have received formal training specific to the
intervention or model/protocol.
The program has four facilitators for IOC. The clinical director reported that only three have
facilitated the intervention within the past twelve months. All have received formal training in the
intervention.
Basic Score: 2 Point(s)
b. Treatment Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
There is a specific written manual/protocol detailing delivery of the Primary Service.
The program utilizes the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) manual for the intervention. There
are separate student and facilitator manuals used.
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
c. Observed Adherence to the Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Upon observation of the Primary Service by the Quality Improvement reviewer, the facilitator of
that service adhered to the written protocol/manual.
The intervention/group was observed. The group was conducted according the program schedule.
The facilitator provided the reviewer with a copy of the lesson to follow. The facilitator followed the
written manual.
Basic Score: 2 Point(s)
d. Facilitator Turnover
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
Measures the extent to which facilitators of the specific intervention/service have changed as
well as gaps in service of that Primary Service.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 5
The program experienced a turnover of one staff during the year. The group was facilitated by
another staff who was trained in delivering the intervention with no impact to youth. As a result,
there was no gap in intervention reported.
BasicScore: 2Point(s)
e. Internal Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
The program has a process to monitor the delivery of the intervention to examine how closely
actual implementation matches the model protocol.
The clinical director is responsible for conducting monthly fidelity monitoring. The program utilizes
a fidelity monitoring tool. The monitoring has been conducted on a monthly basis since July of
2015. Prior to this time, fidelity monitoring was done quarterly.
BasicScore: 1Point
f. Corrective Action based on Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
The program has a process by which corrective action is applied and demonstrated based on
the fidelity monitoring of the delinquency intervention/therapeutic service.
A review of program policy, and interview with the Designated Mental Health Authority (DMHA)
revealed a process for the DMHA to develop corrective action based on the fidelity monitoring
observations. The fidelity monitoring tool contains an area to identify whether any corrective
action is necessary based on the review. At the time of the annual compliance review, there was
no documentation of the need of a corrective action.
g. Evaluation of Facilitator Skill Delivering the Basic Score: 1Point
Intervention Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Performance evaluations of the facilitators of the specific intervention/service include
evaluation of skill in delivering the intervention/service.
A review of the facilitator’s annual performance evaluation found an entry for evaluation of staff’s
performance in delivering the IOC intervention/service.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 6
3. Amount of Service ‐ Duration
Basic Score: 0 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 0%
Research indicates the target duration of 16 weeks for this type of service. Of the 18 youth in the
sample, 17% (3 of 18) reached at least the indicated target duration. Further explanation is
detailed in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (duration) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information System
(JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Duration is included for the youth in the SPEP sample.
4. Amount of Service – Contact Hours
Basic Score: 6 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 60%
Research indicates a target of 24 contact hours for this type of service. Of the 18 youth in the
sample, 78% (14 of 18) reached the indicated target contact hours. Further explanation is detailed
in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (contact hours) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information
System (JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Contact hours are included for the youth in the
SPEP sample.
5. Risk Level of Youth Served:
Basic Score: 23 Points
Program Optimization Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 92%
Percentage of Youth with Moderate, Moderate-High, and High-Risk Levels to Reoffend: 94%
Moderate to High Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 83%
Table 1
Moderate = 2 youth
Moderate-High = 5 youth
High = 10 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 18 youth
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Percentage of Youth with High-Risk Level to Reoffend: 56%
High Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Table 2
High = 10 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 18 youth
The risk level score is compiled by calculating the total percent of the SPEP sample that score
Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend and also the total percent of the SPEP sample that score High-
Risk to reoffend.
Of the SPEP sample, 94% (17 of 18) youth scored Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend, for a score
of 10 points.
Of the SPEP sample, 56% (10 of 18) youth scored High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 13 points.
Note: The latest Community Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) prior to the placement
date was used in the derivation of the risk level score. This C-PACT provides the best indication
of the risk to re-offend level of the youth when the youth was first placed in the program.
Summary and Recommendations
Program Program
Category Basic Score Optimization Optimization
Score Percentage
Primary and Supplemental Service Type 20 20 100%
Quality of Service Delivery 20 20 100%
Amount of Service: Duration 0 10 0%
Amount of Service: Contact Hours 6 10 60%
Risk Level of Youth Served 23 25 92%
Totals 69 85 81%
This SPEP report evaluates Impact of Crime, an intervention delivered at DOVE Academy.
The program scored High for Quality of Service Delivery.
The program earned 0 points for Amount of Service: Duration. Of the 18 total youth sampled, only
13 included dosage with end dates in the EBS Module. Of those youth with correct dosage, 3
received at least the recommended weeks of service. Youth in the sample completed between 12
and 29 weeks of service, with an average of 16 weeks.
The program earned 6 points for Amount of Service: Contact Hours. Of the 18 total youth
sampled, 14 received at least the recommended hours of service. Youth in the sample completed
between 16 and 43 hours of service, with an average of 24 hours.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 8
The program was awarded 23 available points for Risk Level of Youth Served. This is calculated
using data from the Community - Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) assessment. This
score reflects youths' most recent C-PACT score prior to placement at the program. The program
itself has no control over youths' C-PACT risk level because the scored assessment was
administered prior to the youths' admission.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
DOVE Academy can optimize their SPEP Amount of Service score by ensuring that dosage for all
youth is recorded accurately in EBS and by ensuring that youth receive the full targeted dosage of
service.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 9

source: DJJ

service_type: Impact of Crime


summary: SPEP - FY15-16

raw_content:
Standardized Program Evaluation
Protocol [SPEP] Report
DOVE Academy
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc.
(Contract Provider)
5270Ezell Road
Graceville, Florida 32440
Primary Service: Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
SPEP Review Date(s): January 19‐22, 2016
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Report Date(s): 3/22/2017
Introduction
The Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) is an assessment tool derived from
meta-analytic research on the effectiveness of juvenile justice interventions. The tool is
designed to compare existing intervention services, as implemented in the field, to the
characteristics of the most effective intervention services found in the research.
The SPEP scoring system allows service providers to identify specific areas in which program
improvements can be made to their existing Primary Services. These improvements can be
expected to increase the effectiveness of those Primary Services in the reduction of recidivism
for youth receiving the Primary Service. A separate SPEP evaluation is conducted, at the time
of the program’s Quality Improvement Review, for each Primary Service provided by the
program.
This report provides two types of SPEP scores: a Basic Score, equivalent to the number of
points received, and a Program Optimization Score (POS) that is equivalent to the maximum
number of possible points that could be received based on the SPEP domains under the control
of the program. The Basic Score compares the Primary Service being evaluated to other
intervention services found in the research to be effective, regardless of service type. It is meant
as a reference to the expected overall recidivism reduction when compared to other Primary
Services of any Type.
A Program Optimization Percentage (POP) rate is derived from the Basic Score and Program
Optimization Score. The POP rate is a percentage score that indicates where the rate of
effectiveness of the Primary Service is when compared to its potential effectiveness if optimized
to match the characteristics of similar Primary Services found to be most effective in the
research. The POP rate is likely more meaningful to service providers as it represents how
close the program’s Primary Service is to its potential for that Primary Service Type. For
example, a POP rate of 55% would indicate that the program’s Primary Service is operating at
55% of its potential effectiveness for recidivism reduction that has been found for a similar
Primary Service Type with research evidence of effectiveness.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 2
Program Name: DOVE Academy MQI Program Code: 1102
Provider Name: Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc. Contract Number: R2113
Location: Jackson County County / Circuit: 14 Number of Beds: 24
Review Date(s): January 19-22, 2016 Lead Reviewer Code: 145
Persons Interviewed
Program Director Corporate QI/QA staff 1 # Program Supervisors
DJJ Monitor 1 # Case Managers # Youth
DHA or designee 3 # Clinical Staff # Other (listed by title):
DMHCA or designee # Healthcare Staff
Documents Reviewed
Written Protocol/Manual Logbooks 5 # Personnel Records
Fidelity Monitoring Documents Program Schedules 5 # Training Records/CORE
Internal Corrective Action Reports Supplemental Contracts 8 # Youth Records (Closed)
Staff Evaluations Table of Organization 3 # Youth Records (Open)
Accreditation Reports Youth Handbook # Other:
Contract Monitoring Reports # Health Records
Contract Scope of Services # MH/SA Records
Observations During Review
Group/Session of Primary Service(s)
Program Activities
Recreation
Social Skill Modeling by Staff
Staff Interactions with Youth
Staff Supervision of Youth
Transition/Exit Conferences
Treatment Team Meetings
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 3
Basic Score: 35 Points
1. Primary Service and Supplemental Service Types POS: 35 Points
POP: 100%
There are five Primary Service Types that have been classified into Groups with a maximum
number of points possible for rating purposes. Some Primary Service Types may also have
qualifying Supplemental Service Types that could earn a program an additional 5 points.
The Primary Service for this program is Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). The program was
awarded 15 points because the Primary Service is identified as a Group 5 Service. The specific
Sub-Component Service Type identified is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The Primary Service
was identified as this type of service as it is intended to correct faulty cognitions and perceptions
and provides skills individuals can use to monitor thought patterns and correct behaviors.
An additional 5 points was awarded based on a Qualifying Supplemental Service. The Qualifying
Supplemental Service was identified as None (automatic 5 points added to score), which was not
demonstrated to have been implemented.
The Primary and Supplemental Service Raw Score is equal to the sum of the Primary Service
points plus the Qualifying Supplemental Service points.
Note: Quality information is evaluated by the Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement while
on-site during the annual compliance review.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 4
Basic Score: 20 Points
2. Overall Quality of Service Delivery Score POS: 20 Points
POP: 100%
The Quality of Service Delivery Score is the sum of the scores for the seven treatment quality
indicators. The Program Optimization Percentage Rating determines the Overall Quality of
Service Level:
Indicator Sum Score 0-3 = Low; Sum Score 4-7 = Medium; Sum Score 8-10 = High.
Sum of all Indicator Scores (a – g below): 9 Points
Overall Quality of Service Delivery Level:
Low (Raw Score = 5)
Medium (Raw Score = 10)
High (Raw Score = 20 Points)
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
a. Facilitator Training
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
All facilitator(s) of the Primary Service must have received formal training specific to the
intervention or model/protocol.
The program has four facilitators for the MRT curriculum. All three have received formal training in
the intervention.
Basic Score: 2 Point(s)
b. Treatment Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
There is a specific written manual/protocol detailing delivery of the Primary Service.
The facilitators utilize the brand-name manual entitled, How to Escape Your Prison. The
curriculum is purchased from Correctional Counseling, Inc. Youth receive a student workbook,
and the facilitator utilizes a workbook along with the facilitator’s handbook. The handbook gives
specific guidelines for youth completing each step. The handbook also gives tips to facilitators on
successful management of the group.
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
c. Observed Adherence to the Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Upon observation of the Primary Service by the Quality Improvement reviewer, the facilitator of
that service adhered to the written protocol/manual.
The intervention/group was observed. The group was conducted according the program schedule.
The facilitator provided the reviewer with a copy of the lesson to follow. The session topic
discussed was entitled Exploring Anger. The facilitator followed the written manual. Youth were
actively engaged with the lesson, and eager to share and present information pertaining to the
lesson.
d. Facilitator Turnover Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
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Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
Measures the extent to which facilitators of the specific intervention/service have changed as
well as gaps in service of that Primary Service.
The program experienced a turnover of one staff during the year. The program’s clinical director
facilitated the group until a new therapist was hired and received training. The clinical director has
also previously received training in the intervention. There has been no gap in service delivery for
more than two weeks due to facility turnover.
The program can earn 2 points by minimizing turnover that impacts a group cohort.
At the time of the review, the program did not meet criteria to earn a score of 2.
BasicScore: 2Point(s)
e. Internal Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
The program has a process to monitor the delivery of the intervention to examine how closely
actual implementation matches the model protocol.
The clinical director is responsible for conducting monthly fidelity monitoring. The program utilizes
a fidelity monitoring tool. Documentation indicated that fidelity monitoring had been completed
each month since July 2015. Prior to July, fidelity monitoring was being conducted quarterly.
BasicScore: 1Point
f. Corrective Action based on Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
The program has a process by which corrective action is applied and demonstrated based on
the fidelity monitoring of the delinquency intervention/therapeutic service.
A review of program policy, and interview with the Designated Mental Health Authority (DMHA)
revealed a process for the DMHA to develop corrective action based on the fidelity monitoring
observations. The fidelity monitoring tool contains an area to identify whether any corrective
action is necessary based on the review. At the time of the annual compliance review, there was
no documentation of the need of a corrective action.
g. Evaluation of Facilitator Skill Delivering the Basic Score: 1Point
Intervention Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Performance evaluations of the facilitators of the specific intervention/service include
evaluation of skill in delivering the intervention/service.
A review of the facilitator’s annual performance evaluation found an entry for evaluation of staff’s
performance in delivering the MRT intervention/service.
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3. Amount of Service ‐ Duration
Basic Score: 6 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 60%
Research indicates the target duration of 15 weeks for this type of service. Of the 9 youth in the
sample, 89% (8 of 9) reached at least the indicated target duration. Further explanation is detailed
in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (duration) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information System
(JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Duration is included for the youth in the SPEP sample.
4. Amount of Service – Contact Hours
Basic Score: 8 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 80%
Research indicates a target of 45 contact hours for this type of service. Of the 9 youth in the
sample, 67% (6 of 9) reached the indicated target contact hours. Further explanation is detailed in
the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (contact hours) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information
System (JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Contact hours are included for the youth in the
SPEP sample.
5. Risk Level of Youth Served:
Basic Score: 23 Points
Program Optimization Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 92%
Percentage of Youth with Moderate, Moderate-High, and High-Risk Levels to Reoffend: 89%
Moderate to High Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 83%
Table 1
Moderate = 1 youth
Moderate-High = 3 youth
High = 4 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 9 youth
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Percentage of Youth with High-Risk Level to Reoffend: 44%
High Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Table 2
High = 4 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 9 youth
The risk level score is compiled by calculating the total percent of the SPEP sample that score
Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend and also the total percent of the SPEP sample that score High-
Risk to reoffend.
Of the SPEP sample, 89% (8 of 9) youth scored Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of
10 points.
Of the SPEP sample, 44% (4 of 9) youth scored High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 13 points.
Note: The latest Community Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) prior to the placement
date was used in the derivation of the risk level score. This C-PACT provides the best indication
of the risk to re-offend level of the youth when the youth was first placed in the program.
Summary and Recommendations
Program Program
Category Basic Score Optimization Optimization
Score Percentage
Primary and Supplemental Service Type 35 35 100%
Quality of Service Delivery 20 20 100%
Amount of Service: Duration 8 10 80%
Amount of Service: Contact Hours 6 10 60%
Risk Level of Youth Served 23 25 92%
Totals 92 100 92%
This SPEP report evaluates Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), an intervention delivered at DOVE
Academy.
The program scored High for Quality of Service Delivery. This score can be optimized by
minimizing turnover that impacts a group cohort.
The program earned 8 points for Amount of Service: Duration. Of the 9 total youth sampled, 8
received at least the recommended weeks of service. Youth in the sample completed between 14
and 49 weeks of service, with an average of 29 weeks.
The program earned 6 points for Amount of Service: Contact Hours. Of the 9 total youth sampled,
6 received at least the recommended hours of service. Youth in the sample completed between
44 and 102 hours of service, with an average of 57 hours.
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The program was awarded 23 available points for Risk Level of Youth Served. This is calculated
using data from the Community - Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) assessment. This
score reflects youths' most recent C-PACT score prior to placement at the program. The program
itself has no control over youths' C-PACT risk level because the scored assessment was
administered prior to the youths' admission.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
DOVE Academy can optimize their SPEP Quality of Service Delivery score by minimizing turnover
that impacts a group cohort.
DOVE Academy can optimize their SPEP Amount of Service score by ensuring that dosage for all
youth is recorded accurately in EBS and by ensuring that youth receive the full targeted dosage of
service.
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service_type: Moral Reconation Therapy


summary: SPEP - FY15-16

raw_content:
Standardized Program Evaluation
Protocol [SPEP] Report
DOVE Academy
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc.
(Contract Provider)
5270Ezell Road
Graceville, Florida 32440
Primary Service: Seeking Safety
SPEP Review Date(s): January 19‐22, 2016
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Report Date(s): 3/22/2017
Introduction
The Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) is an assessment tool derived from
meta-analytic research on the effectiveness of juvenile justice interventions. The tool is
designed to compare existing intervention services, as implemented in the field, to the
characteristics of the most effective intervention services found in the research.
The SPEP scoring system allows service providers to identify specific areas in which program
improvements can be made to their existing Primary Services. These improvements can be
expected to increase the effectiveness of those Primary Services in the reduction of recidivism
for youth receiving the Primary Service. A separate SPEP evaluation is conducted, at the time
of the program’s Quality Improvement Review, for each Primary Service provided by the
program.
This report provides two types of SPEP scores: a Basic Score, equivalent to the number of
points received, and a Program Optimization Score (POS) that is equivalent to the maximum
number of possible points that could be received based on the SPEP domains under the control
of the program. The Basic Score compares the Primary Service being evaluated to other
intervention services found in the research to be effective, regardless of service type. It is meant
as a reference to the expected overall recidivism reduction when compared to other Primary
Services of any Type.
A Program Optimization Percentage (POP) rate is derived from the Basic Score and Program
Optimization Score. The POP rate is a percentage score that indicates where the rate of
effectiveness of the Primary Service is when compared to its potential effectiveness if optimized
to match the characteristics of similar Primary Services found to be most effective in the
research. The POP rate is likely more meaningful to service providers as it represents how
close the program’s Primary Service is to its potential for that Primary Service Type. For
example, a POP rate of 55% would indicate that the program’s Primary Service is operating at
55% of its potential effectiveness for recidivism reduction that has been found for a similar
Primary Service Type with research evidence of effectiveness.
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Program Name: DOVE Academy MQI Program Code: 1102
Provider Name: Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc. Contract Number: R2113
Location: Jackson County County / Circuit: 14 Number of Beds: 24
Review Date(s): January 19-22, 2016 Lead Reviewer Code: 145
Persons Interviewed
Program Director Corporate QI/QA staff 1 # Program Supervisors
DJJ Monitor 1 # Case Managers # Youth
DHA or designee 3 # Clinical Staff # Other (listed by title):
DMHCA or designee # Healthcare Staff
Documents Reviewed
Written Protocol/Manual Logbooks 5 # Personnel Records
Fidelity Monitoring Documents Program Schedules 5 # Training Records/CORE
Internal Corrective Action Reports Supplemental Contracts 8 # Youth Records (Closed)
Staff Evaluations Table of Organization 3 # Youth Records (Open)
Accreditation Reports Youth Handbook # Other:
Contract Monitoring Reports # Health Records
Contract Scope of Services # MH/SA Records
Observations During Review
Group/Session of Primary Service(s)
Program Activities
Recreation
Social Skill Modeling by Staff
Staff Interactions with Youth
Staff Supervision of Youth
Transition/Exit Conferences
Treatment Team Meetings
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Basic Score: 30 Points
1. Primary Service and Supplemental Service Types POS: 30 Points
POP: 100%
There are five Primary Service Types that have been classified into Groups with a maximum
number of points possible for rating purposes. Some Primary Service Types may also have
qualifying Supplemental Service Types that could earn a program an additional 5 points.
The Primary Service for this program is Seeking Safety. The program was awarded 25 points
because the Primary Service is identified as a Group 4 Service. The specific Sub-Component
Service Type identified is Group Counseling. The Primary Service was identified as this type of
service as it focuses on psychological or interpersonal problems or issues faced by an individual
and involves a group of youths interacting with each other.
An additional 5 points was awarded based on a Qualifying Supplemental Service. The Qualifying
Supplemental Service was identified as None (automatic 5 points added to score), which was not
demonstrated to have been implemented.
The Primary and Supplemental Service Raw Score is equal to the sum of the Primary Service
points plus the Qualifying Supplemental Service points.
Note: Quality information is evaluated by the Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement while
on-site during the annual compliance review.
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Basic Score: 20 Points
2. Overall Quality of Service Delivery Score POS: 20 Points
POP: 100%
The Quality of Service Delivery Score is the sum of the scores for the seven treatment quality
indicators. The Program Optimization Percentage Rating determines the Overall Quality of
Service Level:
Indicator Sum Score 0-3 = Low; Sum Score 4-7 = Medium; Sum Score 8-10 = High.
Sum of all Indicator Scores (a – g below): 9 Points
Overall Quality of Service Delivery Level:
Low (Raw Score = 5)
Medium (Raw Score = 10)
High (Raw Score = 20 Points)
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
a. Facilitator Training
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
All facilitator(s) of the Primary Service must have received formal training specific to the
intervention or model/protocol.
The program has three facilitators for the Seeking Safety curriculum. All three have received
formal training in the intervention.
Basic Score: 2 Point(s)
b. Treatment Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
There is a specific written manual/protocol detailing delivery of the Primary Service.
The facilitators utilize the brand-name manual entitled, Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and Substance Abuse. The manual consists of lesson
plans and activity worksheets. Each group session contains an introduction, group discussion
activity, outline, worksheets, and a conclusion/wrap-up.
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
c. Observed Adherence to the Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Upon observation of the Primary Service by the Quality Improvement reviewer, the facilitator of
that service adhered to the written protocol/manual.
The intervention/group was observed. The group was conducted according the program schedule.
The facilitator provided the reviewer with a copy of the lesson to follow. The session topic
discussed was entitled Exploring Anger. The facilitator followed the written manual.
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
d. Facilitator Turnover
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
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Measures the extent to which facilitators of the specific intervention/service have changed as
well as gaps in service of that Primary Service.
The program experienced a turnover of one staff during the year. The program’s clinical director
facilitated the group until a new therapist was hired and received training. The clinical director has
also previously received training in the intervention. There has been no gap in serve delivery for
more than two weeks due to facility turnover.
The program can earn 2 points by minimizing turnover that impacts a group cohort.
At the time of the review, the program did not meet criteria to earn a score of 2.
BasicScore: 2Point(s)
e. Internal Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
The program has a process to monitor the delivery of the intervention to examine how closely
actual implementation matches the model protocol.
The clinical director is responsible for conducting fidelity monitoring. The program utilizes a fidelity
monitoring tool. Documentation was received revealing fidelity monitoring having been completed
each month for the scope of this review period.
BasicScore: 1Point
f. Corrective Action based on Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
The program has a process by which corrective action is applied and demonstrated based on
the fidelity monitoring of the delinquency intervention/therapeutic service.
A review of program policy, and interview with the Designated Mental Health Authority (DMHA)
found a process for the DMHA to develop corrective action based on the fidelity monitoring
observations. The fidelity monitoring tool contains an area to identify whether any corrective
action is necessary based on the review. At the time of the annual compliance review, there was
no documentation of the need of a corrective action.
g. Evaluation of Facilitator Skill Delivering the Basic Score: 1Point
Intervention Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Performance evaluations of the facilitators of the specific intervention/service include
evaluation of skill in delivering the intervention/service.
A review of the facilitator’s annual performance evaluation found an entry for evaluation of staff’s
performance in delivering the Seeking Safety intervention/service.
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3. Amount of Service ‐ Duration
Basic Score: 6 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 60%
Research indicates the target duration of 24 weeks for this type of service. Of the 19 youth in the
sample, 74% (14 of 19) reached at least the indicated target duration. Further explanation is
detailed in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (duration) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information System
(JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Duration is included for the youth in the SPEP sample.
4. Amount of Service – Contact Hours
Basic Score: 0 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 0%
Research indicates a target of 40 contact hours for this type of service. Of the 19 youth in the
sample, 5% (1 of 19) reached the indicated target contact hours. Further explanation is detailed in
the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (contact hours) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information
System (JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Contact hours are included for the youth in the
SPEP sample.
5. Risk Level of Youth Served:
Basic Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Percentage of Youth with Moderate, Moderate-High, and High-Risk Levels to Reoffend: 95%
Moderate to High Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Table 1
Moderate = 2 youth
Moderate-High = 5 youth
High = 11 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 19 youth
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Percentage of Youth with High-Risk Level to Reoffend: 58%
High Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Table 2
High = 11 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 19 youth
The risk level score is compiled by calculating the total percent of the SPEP sample that score
Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend and also the total percent of the SPEP sample that score High-
Risk to reoffend.
Of the SPEP sample, 95% (18 of 19) youth scored Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend, for a score
of 12 points.
Of the SPEP sample, 58% (11 of 19) youth scored High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 13 points.
Note: The latest Community Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) prior to the placement
date was used in the derivation of the risk level score. This C-PACT provides the best indication
of the risk to re-offend level of the youth when the youth was first placed in the program.
Summary and Recommendations
Program Program
Category Basic Score Optimization Optimization
Score Percentage
Primary and Supplemental Service Type 30 30 100%
Quality of Service Delivery 20 20 100%
Amount of Service: Duration 6 10 60%
Amount of Service: Contact Hours 0 10 0%
Risk Level of Youth Served 25 25 100%
Totals 81 95 85%
This SPEP report evaluates Seeking Safety, an intervention delivered at DOVE Academy.
The program scored High for Quality of Service Delivery. This score can be optimized by
minimizing turnover that impacts a group cohort.
The program earned 6 points for Amount of Service: Duration. Of the 19 total youth sampled, only
16 included dosage with end dates in the EBS Module. Of those youth with correct dosage, 14
received at least the recommended weeks of service. Youth in the sample completed between 14
and 49 weeks of service, with an average of 30 weeks.
The program earned 0 points for Amount of Service: Contact Hours. Of the 19 total youth
sampled, 1 received at least the recommended hours of service. Youth in the sample completed
between 1 and 66 hours of service, with an average of 20 hours.
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The program was awarded 25 available points for Risk Level of Youth Served. This is calculated
using data from the Community - Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) assessment. This
score reflects youths' most recent C-PACT score prior to placement at the program. The program
itself has no control over youths' C-PACT risk level because the scored assessment was
administered prior to the youths' admission.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
DOVE Academy can optimize their SPEP Quality of Service Delivery score by minimizing turnover
that impacts a group cohort.
DOVE Academy can optimize their SPEP Amount of Service score by ensuring that dosage for all
youth is recorded accurately in EBS and by ensuring that youth receive the full targeted dosage of
service.
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service_type: Seeking Safety


summary: SPEP - FY16-17

raw_content:
Standardized Program Evaluation
Protocol [SPEP] Report
DOVE Academy
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc.
(Contract Provider)
5270 Ezell Road
Graceville, Florida 32440
Primary Service: The Seven Challenges
SPEP Review Date(s): October 25‐28, 2016
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Report Date(s): 6/7/2017
Introduction
The Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) is an assessment tool derived from
meta-analytic research on the effectiveness of juvenile justice interventions. The tool is
designed to compare existing intervention services, as implemented in the field, to the
characteristics of the most effective intervention services found in the research.
The SPEP scoring system allows service providers to identify specific areas in which program
improvements can be made to their existing Primary Services. These improvements can be
expected to increase the effectiveness of those Primary Services in the reduction of recidivism
for youth receiving the Primary Service. A separate SPEP evaluation is conducted, at the time
of the program’s Quality Improvement Review, for each Primary Service provided by the
program.
This report provides two types of SPEP scores: a Basic Score, equivalent to the number of
points received, and a Program Optimization Score (POS) that is equivalent to the maximum
number of possible points that could be received based on the SPEP domains under the control
of the program. The Basic Score compares the Primary Service being evaluated to other
intervention services found in the research to be effective, regardless of service type. It is meant
as a reference to the expected overall recidivism reduction when compared to other Primary
Services of any Type.
A Program Optimization Percentage (POP) rate is derived from the Basic Score and Program
Optimization Score. The POP rate is a percentage score that indicates where the rate of
effectiveness of the Primary Service is when compared to its potential effectiveness if optimized
to match the characteristics of similar Primary Services found to be most effective in the
research. The POP rate is likely more meaningful to service providers as it represents how
close the program’s Primary Service is to its potential for that Primary Service Type. For
example, a POP rate of 55% would indicate that the program’s Primary Service is operating at
55% of its potential effectiveness for recidivism reduction that has been found for a similar
Primary Service Type with research evidence of effectiveness.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 2
Program Name: DOVE Academy MQI Program Code: 1102
Provider Name: Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc. Contract Number: R2113
Location: Jackson County / Circuit: 14 Number of Beds: 24
Review Date(s): October 25-28, 2016 Lead Reviewer Code: 144
Persons Interviewed
Program Director Corporate QI/QA staff 1 # Program Supervisors
DJJ Monitor # Case Managers 5 # Youth
DHA or designee # Clinical Staff 1 # Other (listed by title): Boys &
DMHCA or designee 2 # Healthcare Staff Girls Club Staff
Documents Reviewed
Written Protocol/Manual Logbooks 11 # Personnel Records
Fidelity Monitoring Documents Program Schedules 13 # Training Records/CORE
Internal Corrective Action Reports Supplemental Contracts 4 # Youth Records (Closed)
Staff Evaluations Table of Organization 7 # Youth Records (Open)
Accreditation Reports Youth Handbook # Other:
Contract Monitoring Reports 5 # Health Records
Contract Scope of Services 10 # MH/SA Records
Observations During Review
Group/Session of Primary Service(s)
Program Activities
Recreation
Social Skill Modeling by Staff
Staff Interactions with Youth
Staff Supervision of Youth
Transition/Exit Conferences
Treatment Team Meetings
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Basic Score: 30 Points
1. Primary Service and Supplemental Service Types POS: 30 Points
POP: 100%
There are five Primary Service Types that have been classified into Groups with a maximum
number of points possible for rating purposes. Some Primary Service Types may also have
qualifying Supplemental Service Types that could earn a program an additional 5 points.
The Primary Service for this program is The Seven Challenges. The program was awarded 25
points because the Primary Service is identified as a Group 4 Service. The specific Sub-
Component Service Type identified is Group Counseling. The Primary Service was identified as
this type of service as it focuses on psychological or interpersonal problems or issues faced by an
individual and involves a group of youths interacting with each other.
An additional 5 points was awarded based on a Qualifying Supplemental Service. The Qualifying
Supplemental Service was identified as None (automatic 5 points added to score), which was not
demonstrated to have been implemented.
The Primary and Supplemental Service Raw Score is equal to the sum of the Primary Service
points plus the Qualifying Supplemental Service points.
Note: Quality information is evaluated by the Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement while
on-site during the annual compliance review.
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Basic Score: 20 Points
2. Overall Quality of Service Delivery Score POS: 20 Points
POP: 100%
The Quality of Service Delivery Score is the sum of the scores for the seven treatment quality
indicators. The Program Optimization Percentage Rating determines the Overall Quality of
Service Level:
Indicator Sum Score 0-3 = Low; Sum Score 4-7 = Medium; Sum Score 8-10 = High.
Sum of all Indicator Scores (a – g below): 8 Points
Overall Quality of Service Delivery Level:
Low (Raw Score = 5)
Medium (Raw Score = 10)
High (Raw Score = 20 Points)
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
a. Facilitator Training
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
All facilitator(s) of the Primary Service must have received formal training specific to the
intervention or model/protocol.
The DOVE Academy has five staff certified to deliver Seven Challenges curriculum; program
director, clinical director, two clinical coordinators and a case manager. Each of these staff have
completed training to deliver this curriculum. In addition, the clinical director has completed leader
training on February 24, 2016, which qualifies her to train group facilitators for Seven Challenges.
Three of the five facilitators have conducted training within the past twelve months.
Basic Score: 2 Point(s)
b. Treatment Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
There is a specific written manual/protocol detailing delivery of the Primary Service.
The DOVE Academy has a brand name manual for Seven Challenges. Seven Challenges is
purchased from Viva Press, which is the publisher for the curriculum. The curriculum includes,
The Seven Challenges manual, an activity book, and nine challenge journals.
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
c. Observed Adherence to the Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Upon observation of the Primary Service by the Quality Improvement reviewer, the facilitator of
that service adhered to the written protocol/manual.
The DOVE Academy conducted a Seven Challenges group on October 26, 2016. According to
the programs activity/group schedule, the Seven Challenges group observed started as
scheduled. The facilitator for the Seven Challenges group, provided the observer with a copy of
the lesson plan to follow. The session conducted was well organized and youth attentive to the
facilitator and youth participating within the group. Each youth took turns to speak and share with
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one another. The facilitator took the time necessary to explain the objectives for the Seven
Challenges session. The facilitator followed the manual as written.
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
d. Facilitator Turnover
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
Measures the extent to which facilitators of the specific intervention/service have changed as
well as gaps in service of that Primary Service.
The DOVE Academy has had one Seven Challenges facilitator leave within the past twelve
months. The clinical director was able to conduct the Seven Challenges group until a new
therapist was trained. The clinical director has been trained in Seven Challenges curriculum.
There was no indication of any lapse in service delivery for this curriculum.
The program can earn 2 points by minimizing facilitator turnover.
At the time of the review, the program did not meet criteria to earn a score of 2.
BasicScore: 1Point(s)
e. Internal Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
The program has a process to monitor the delivery of the intervention to examine how closely
actual implementation matches the model protocol.
The DOVE Academy clinical director will provide oversight and conduct monthly fidelity
monitoring. The program utilizes a fidelity monitoring tool which complements the monitoring of
Seven Challenges curriculum. The monitoring for Seven Challenges should be conducted
monthly, however, monitoring was missed for two months; May and June of 2016. Three of the
five facilitators have conducted training within the past twelve months.
The program can earn 2 points by ensuring that internal fidelity monitoring is conducted at least
monthly.
At the time of the review, the program did not meet criteria to earn a score of 2.
BasicScore: 1Point
f. Corrective Action based on Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
The program has a process by which corrective action is applied and demonstrated based on
the fidelity monitoring of the delinquency intervention/therapeutic service.
The DOVE Academy has a fidelity monitoring tool which contains key components to be
monitored during a Seven Challenges group. The program’s process for addressing any issues is
to first to consult with the clinical director. The next month the clinical director would follow-up with
any corrective action; training/re-training based upon findings from the fidelity monitoring. There
was no corrective action required during this review period.
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g. Evaluation of Facilitator Skill Delivering the Basic Score: 1Point
Intervention Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Performance evaluations of the facilitators of the specific intervention/service include
evaluation of skill in delivering the intervention/service.
The DOVE Academy’s annual performance evaluation addresses specific information concerning
the facilitator’s proficiency in the delivery of Seven Challenges curriculum.
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3. Amount of Service ‐ Duration
Basic Score: 4 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 40%
Research indicates the target duration of 24 weeks for this type of service. Of the 10 youth in the
sample, 50% (5 of 10) reached at least the indicated target duration. Further explanation is
detailed in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (duration) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information System
(JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Duration is included for the youth in the SPEP sample.
4. Amount of Service – Contact Hours
Basic Score: 8 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 80%
Research indicates a target of 40 contact hours for this type of service. Of the 10 youth in the
sample, 90% (9 of 10) reached the indicated target contact hours. Further explanation is detailed
in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (contact hours) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information
System (JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Contact hours are included for the youth in the
SPEP sample.
5. Risk Level of Youth Served:
Basic Score: 23 Points
Program Optimization Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 92%
Percentage of Youth with Moderate, Moderate-High, and High-Risk Levels to Reoffend: 90%
Moderate to High Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 83%
Table 1
Moderate = 1 youth
Moderate-High = 2 youth
High = 6 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 10 youth
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Percentage of Youth with High-Risk Level to Reoffend: 60%
High Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Table 2
High = 6 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 10 youth
The risk level score is compiled by calculating the total percent of the SPEP sample that score
Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend and also the total percent of the SPEP sample that score High-
Risk to reoffend.
Of the SPEP sample, 90% (9 of 10) youth scored Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend, for a score
of 10 points.
Of the SPEP sample, 60% (6 of 10) youth scored High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 13 points.
Note: The latest Community Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) prior to the placement
date was used in the derivation of the risk level score. This C-PACT provides the best indication
of the risk to re-offend level of the youth when the youth was first placed in the program.
Summary and Recommendations
Program Program
Category Basic Score Optimization Optimization
Score Percentage
Primary and Supplemental Service Type 30 30 100%
Quality of Service Delivery 20 20 100%
Amount of Service: Duration 4 10 40%
Amount of Service: Contact Hours 8 10 80%
Risk Level of Youth Served 23 25 83%
Totals 85 95 89%
This SPEP report evaluates The Seven Challenges, an intervention delivered at DOVE Academy.
The program scored High for Quality of Service Delivery. This score can be optimized by
minimizing facilitator turnover and by ensuring that internal fidelity monitoring is conducted at least
monthly.
The program earned 4 points for Amount of Service: Duration. Of the 10 total youth sampled, 5
received at least the recommended weeks of service. Youth in the sample completed between 11
and 39 weeks of service, with an average of 25 weeks.
The program earned 8 points for Amount of Service: Contact Hours. Of the 10 total youth
sampled, 9 received at least the recommended hours of service. Youth in the sample completed
between 26 and 100 hours of service, with an average of 60 hours.
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The program was awarded 23 available points for Risk Level of Youth Served. This is calculated
using data from the Community - Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) assessment. This
score reflects youths' most recent C-PACT score prior to placement at the program. The program
itself has no control over youths' C-PACT risk level because the scored assessment was
administered prior to the youths' admission.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
DOVE Academy can optimize their SPEP Quality of Service Delivery score by minimizing
facilitator turnover and by ensuring that internal fidelity monitoring is conducted at least monthly.
DOVE Academy can optimize their SPEP Amount of Service score by ensuring that dosage for all
youth is recorded accurately in EBS and by ensuring that youth receive the full targeted dosage of
service.
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Standardized Program Evaluation
Protocol [SPEP] Report
DOVE Academy
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc.
(Contract Provider)
5270 Ezell Road
Graceville, Florida 32440
Primary Service: Impact of Crime (IOC)
SPEP Review Date(s): October 25‐28, 2016
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Report Date(s): 6/7/2017
Introduction
The Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) is an assessment tool derived from
meta-analytic research on the effectiveness of juvenile justice interventions. The tool is
designed to compare existing intervention services, as implemented in the field, to the
characteristics of the most effective intervention services found in the research.
The SPEP scoring system allows service providers to identify specific areas in which program
improvements can be made to their existing Primary Services. These improvements can be
expected to increase the effectiveness of those Primary Services in the reduction of recidivism
for youth receiving the Primary Service. A separate SPEP evaluation is conducted, at the time
of the program’s Quality Improvement Review, for each Primary Service provided by the
program.
This report provides two types of SPEP scores: a Basic Score, equivalent to the number of
points received, and a Program Optimization Score (POS) that is equivalent to the maximum
number of possible points that could be received based on the SPEP domains under the control
of the program. The Basic Score compares the Primary Service being evaluated to other
intervention services found in the research to be effective, regardless of service type. It is meant
as a reference to the expected overall recidivism reduction when compared to other Primary
Services of any Type.
A Program Optimization Percentage (POP) rate is derived from the Basic Score and Program
Optimization Score. The POP rate is a percentage score that indicates where the rate of
effectiveness of the Primary Service is when compared to its potential effectiveness if optimized
to match the characteristics of similar Primary Services found to be most effective in the
research. The POP rate is likely more meaningful to service providers as it represents how
close the program’s Primary Service is to its potential for that Primary Service Type. For
example, a POP rate of 55% would indicate that the program’s Primary Service is operating at
55% of its potential effectiveness for recidivism reduction that has been found for a similar
Primary Service Type with research evidence of effectiveness.
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Program Name: DOVE Academy MQI Program Code: 1102
Provider Name: Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc. Contract Number: R2113
Location: Jackson County / Circuit: 14 Number of Beds: 24
Review Date(s): October 25-28, 2016 Lead Reviewer Code: 144
Persons Interviewed
Program Director Corporate QI/QA staff 1 # Program Supervisors
DJJ Monitor # Case Managers 5 # Youth
DHA or designee # Clinical Staff 1 # Other (listed by title): Boys &
DMHCA or designee 2 # Healthcare Staff Girls Club Staff
Documents Reviewed
Written Protocol/Manual Logbooks 11 # Personnel Records
Fidelity Monitoring Documents Program Schedules 13 # Training Records/CORE
Internal Corrective Action Reports Supplemental Contracts 4 # Youth Records (Closed)
Staff Evaluations Table of Organization 7 # Youth Records (Open)
Accreditation Reports Youth Handbook # Other:
Contract Monitoring Reports 5 # Health Records
Contract Scope of Services 10 # MH/SA Records
Observations During Review
Group/Session of Primary Service(s)
Program Activities
Recreation
Social Skill Modeling by Staff
Staff Interactions with Youth
Staff Supervision of Youth
Transition/Exit Conferences
Treatment Team Meetings
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Basic Score: 20 Points
1. Primary Service and Supplemental Service Types POS: 20 Points
POP: 100%
There are five Primary Service Types that have been classified into Groups with a maximum
number of points possible for rating purposes. Some Primary Service Types may also have
qualifying Supplemental Service Types that could earn a program an additional 5 points.
The Primary Service for this program is Impact of Crime (IOC). The program was awarded 15
points because the Primary Service is identified as a Group 3 Service. The specific Sub-
Component Service Type identified is Social Skills Training. The Primary Service was identified
as this type of service as it focuses on developing social skills required for an individual to interact
in a positive way with others.
An additional 5 points was awarded based on a Qualifying Supplemental Service. The Qualifying
Supplemental Service was identified as None (automatic 5 points added to score), which was not
demonstrated to have been implemented.
The Primary and Supplemental Service Raw Score is equal to the sum of the Primary Service
points plus the Qualifying Supplemental Service points.
Note: Quality information is evaluated by the Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement while
on-site during the annual compliance review.
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Basic Score: 20 Points
2. Overall Quality of Service Delivery Score POS: 20 Points
POP: 100%
The Quality of Service Delivery Score is the sum of the scores for the seven treatment quality
indicators. The Program Optimization Percentage Rating determines the Overall Quality of
Service Level:
Indicator Sum Score 0-3 = Low; Sum Score 4-7 = Medium; Sum Score 8-10 = High.
Sum of all Indicator Scores (a – g below): 8 Points
Overall Quality of Service Delivery Level:
Low (Raw Score = 5)
Medium (Raw Score = 10)
High (Raw Score = 20 Points)
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
a. Facilitator Training
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
All facilitator(s) of the Primary Service must have received formal training specific to the
intervention or model/protocol.
The DOVE Academy has four staff certified to deliver Impact of Crime (IOC); program director,
clinical director, clinical coordinator and a case manager. Each of these staff have completed
formalized training by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Only two of the four IOC facilitators
have conducted training within the past twelve months.
Basic Score: 2 Point(s)
b. Treatment Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
There is a specific written manual/protocol detailing delivery of the Primary Service.
The DOVE Academy has an Impact of Crime (IOC) facilitator’s manual. The IOC facilitator manual
consist of seven chapters detailing the specific path (learning objectives) both the facilitator and
participant should follow. There is a separate student manual which is provided to each youth.
Basic Score: N/A Point(s)
c. Observed Adherence to the Manual/Protocol
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Upon observation of the Primary Service by the Quality Improvement reviewer, the facilitator of
that service adhered to the written protocol/manual.
Unable to observe service delivery for the Impact of Crime (IOC) during this annual compliance
review.
Basic Score: 1 Point(s)
d. Facilitator Turnover
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
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Measures the extent to which facilitators of the specific intervention/service have changed as
well as gaps in service of that Primary Service.
The DOVE Academy has had one Impact of Crime (IOC) facilitator leave within the past month
and their last day was on September 23, 2016. The program has another trained IOC facilitator
available to take over classes.
The program can earn 2 points by minimizing facilitator turnover.
At the time of the review, the program did not meet criteria to earn a score of 1.
BasicScore: 2Point(s)
e. Internal Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 2 Points
The program has a process to monitor the delivery of the intervention to examine how closely
actual implementation matches the model protocol.
The DOVE Academy program director or clinical director will provide oversight and conduct
monthly fidelity monitoring. The program utilizes a fidelity monitoring tool specific to the Impact of
Crime (IOC) group. The monitoring was conducted monthly.
BasicScore: 1Point
f. Corrective Action based on Fidelity Monitoring
Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
The program has a process by which corrective action is applied and demonstrated based on
the fidelity monitoring of the delinquency intervention/therapeutic service.
The DOVE Academy has a fidelity monitoring tool which contains key components to be
monitored during an Impact of Crime (IOC) group. At the time of the annual compliance review,
documentation revealed no need for corrective action regarding any of the facilitators conducting
an IOC group.
g. Evaluation of Facilitator Skill Delivering the Basic Score: 1Point
Intervention Maximum Possible Score: 1 Point
Performance evaluations of the facilitators of the specific intervention/service include
evaluation of skill in delivering the intervention/service.
The DOVE Academy’s annual performance evaluation addresses specific information concerning
the facilitator’s proficiency in the delivery of Impact of Crime (IOC).
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3. Amount of Service ‐ Duration
Basic Score: 8 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 80%
Research indicates the target duration of 16 weeks for this type of service. Of the 18 youth in the
sample, 83% (15 of 18) reached at least the indicated target duration. Further explanation is
detailed in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (duration) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information System
(JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Duration is included for the youth in the SPEP sample.
4. Amount of Service – Contact Hours
Basic Score: 8 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 80%
Research indicates a target of 24 contact hours for this type of service. Of the 18 youth in the
sample, 83% (15 of 18) reached the indicated target contact hours. Further explanation is detailed
in the Summary and Recommendations below.
Note: Dosage information (contact hours) is calculated from the Juvenile Justice Information
System (JJIS) Evidence-Based Services module. Contact hours are included for the youth in the
SPEP sample.
5. Risk Level of Youth Served:
Basic Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Percentage of Youth with Moderate, Moderate-High, and High-Risk Levels to Reoffend: 100%
Moderate to High Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Table 1
Moderate = 3 youth
Moderate-High = 5 youth
High = 10 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 18 youth
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Percentage of Youth with High-Risk Level to Reoffend: 56%
High Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 100%
Table 2
High = 10 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 18 youth
The risk level score is compiled by calculating the total percent of the SPEP sample that score
Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend and also the total percent of the SPEP sample that score High-
Risk to reoffend.
Of the SPEP sample, 100% (18 of 18) youth scored Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend, for a
score of 12 points.
Of the SPEP sample, 56% (10 of 18) youth scored High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 13 points.
Note: The latest Community Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) prior to the placement
date was used in the derivation of the risk level score. This C-PACT provides the best indication
of the risk to re-offend level of the youth when the youth was first placed in the program.
Summary and Recommendations
Program Program
Category Basic Score Optimization Optimization
Score Percentage
Primary and Supplemental Service Type 20 20 100%
Quality of Service Delivery 20 20 100%
Amount of Service: Duration 8 10 80%
Amount of Service: Contact Hours 8 10 80%
Risk Level of Youth Served 25 25 100%
Totals 81 85 95%
This SPEP report evaluates Impact of Crime (IOC), an intervention delivered at DOVE Youth
Academy.
The program scored High for Quality of Service Delivery. This score can be optimized by
minimizing facilitator turnover.
The program earned 8 points for Amount of Service: Duration. Of the 18 total youth sampled, 15
received at least the recommended weeks of service. Youth in the sample completed between 8
and 17 weeks of service, with an average of 16 weeks.
The program earned 8 points for Amount of Service: Contact Hours. Of the 18 total youth
sampled,15 received at least the recommended hours of service. Youth in the sample completed
between 13 and 29 hours of service, with an average of 23 hours.
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The program was awarded 25 available points for Risk Level of Youth Served. This is calculated
using data from the Community - Positive Achievement Change Tool (C-PACT) assessment. This
score reflects youths' most recent C-PACT score prior to placement at the program. The program
itself has no control over youths' C-PACT risk level because the scored assessment was
administered prior to the youths' admission.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
DOVE Youth Academy can optimize their SPEP Quality of Service Delivery score by minimizing
facilitator turnover.
DOVE Youth Academy can optimize their SPEP Amount of Service score by ensuring that dosage
for all youth is recorded accurately in EBS and by ensuring that youth receive the full targeted
dosage of service.
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