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PREA AUDIT: Auditor’s Summary Report
JUVENILE FACILITIES
Name of Facility: KISSIMMEE JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Physical Address: 2330 NEW BEGINNINGS ROAD 34744, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34744
Date report submitted
Auditor information: Tracy S. Maxwell
Address: 1761 REDWOOD LANE, MIDDLEBURG 32068
Email: TORCHLIGHT4CHANGE@GMAIL.COM
Telephone number: 904-349-0045
Date of facility visit July 7-8
Facility Information
Facility Mailing Address:
(if different from above)
Telephone Number: 407-348-4218
The Facility is: Military County Federal
XX Private for profit Municipal State
Private not for profit
Facility Type: Detention Correction Other:
Name of PREA Compliance Manager: KERRICK MAY Title: Executive
Director
407-348-4218
Email Address: Kerrick.May@sequelyouthservices.com Telephone Number:
Agency Information
Name of Agency: Sequel Youth & Family Services, LLC
Governing Authority or
Parent Agency: (if
applicable)
Physical Address: 1131 Eagletree Lane, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Mailing Address: (if
different from above)
630
Telephone Number:
Agency Chief Executive Officer
Name: John Stupak Title: Chief Executive Officer
Email Address: jstupak@sequelyouthservices.com
Telephone
Number: 215-284-5043
Agency Wide PREA Coordinator:
Name: Sonja Schierling Title: PREA Coordinator
Email Address:
Telephone
Number: 941-526-8763
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AUDIT FINDINGS
NARRATIVE:
The Kississmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Sex Offender Program is a level 8 high-risk facility contracted
with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Sequel TSI of Kissimmee was established in 2001 and
provides services to juveniles from and throughout the state of Florida who have been adjudicated and are in
custody of the FL Department of Juvenile Justice. The average length of stay in the program is 12-18 months
or as determined by the therapeutic treatment component. The goal of the program is to eliminate behaviors
which have contributed to the delinquency of the adolescents, and to promote behavior and competencies
that encourage pro-social change, self-growth, abiding behavior.
Sequel TSI of Kissimmee provides services to males between the ages of 14 to 21 years old that have
committed a sexual offense. Youth at the program may be diagnosed with a broad array of disorders
including, but not limited to sexual Paraphilias, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Conduct Disorder.
Programs offered:
 Individual and Family Counseling
 Group Therapy
 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
 Case Management
 Educational Services
 Vocational Services
 Recreational Activities
 Routine Medical and Dental Treatment
 Transition and Aftercare Preparation
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY CHARACTERISTICS:
Sequel of Kissimmee/Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility has a contracted maximum capacity of thirty
residents that reside at the facility. There are three dorms at the facility, D - dorm can house sixteen youth, E
– dorm can house eighteen youth, and F- dorm can house sixteen youth. Each dorm has an individual
shower, recreation area, and each student has their individual room. Osceola County School Board provides
the educational program with educators utilizing four different classrooms for educational purposes during the
morning and in the afternoon these classrooms are utilized for therapeutic groups. Each dorm and
classrooms have surveillance cameras that are monitored twenty four hours a day in Master Control by the
Master Control Operator. Shift Supervisors and Direct Care Staff provide safety and security in the dorms,
classrooms, and recreation areas. Two Kitchen staff prepare meals in the fully functioning kitchen,
maintenance personnel has an office that is mainly utilized for completing documentation, full time medical
personnel ensure that all medical needs are met in the medical exam room. The Executive Director, Assistant
Facility Administrator, Clinical Director, Business Office Manager, and Transition Specialist offices are located
in the Administrative Area. The Administrative area also has a Conference Room for meetings and/or audits.
SUMMARY OF AUDIT FINDINGS:
The notification of the on-site audit was posted on May 26, 2014, six weeks prior to the first date of the on-
site audit. The posting of the notices was verified by photographs received electronically from the PREA
Coordinators. The photographs indicated notices were posted in various locations throughout the facility
including the housing unit and administrative areas. The Pre-Audit Questionnaire, policies and supporting
documentation were received on June 9, 2014. The documents were uploaded to a UBS flash drive.
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The on-site audit was conducted July 7-8, 2014. A brief meeting was conducted with the Facility
Administrator, Assistant Facility Administrator and program staff. At the conclusion of the meeting, a complete
tour of the facility was conducted including the resident’s sleeping, showering areas and all areas where
residents primarily spend their time.
My initial assessment of the facility was the youth were under direct supervision of the staff at all times and
were engaged in various activities and programming. The Facility Administrator and Executive Staff
acknowledged where the blind spots were located in the facility but noted that residents are never left
without supervision. There are 42 surveillance cameras located throughout the facility. The surveillance
system does not capture youth in showers or in their rooms. It is noted in the facility assessment document
and validated during the audit walk through additional surveillance cameras are needed and recommended
for the kitchen area and large classroom.
During the two-day on-site visit, 12 staff including those from all three shifts were randomly selected and
interviewed. All interviews validated staff knowledge of PREA standards and their responsibilities as first
responders. Thirteen residents were also randomly selected and interviewed. Residents were well informed of
their right to be free from sexual abuse and harassment, how to report sexual abuse and harassment, and
the community based victim advocate service providers.
The victims’ advocacy Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) service was established and signed with Victims
of Central Florida Inc.
There were no reported allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment noted during the past 12 months.
Number of standards exceeded: 0
Number of standards met: 38
Number of standards not met: 0
Number of standards Not Applicable: 3
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Standard 115.311- Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment; PREA
Coordinator
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
The agency has one dedicated PREA Coordinator, who is also performing duties as the Facility
Administrator. In my interview with the PREA Coordinator/Facility Administrator, he validated his
responsibilities and confirmed sufficient time to oversee the facility’s PREA compliance efforts to
preventing, detecting and responding to sexual abuse and harassment in the facility. In addition
to the facility PREA Coordinator, the agency has one dedicated upper-level, agency wide PREA
Coordinator who also confirmed during an interview sufficient time and authority to develop,
implement and oversee efforts for all facilities.
The Sequel’s Facility policy 5.23 and The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice PREA Policy 1919
included definitions of prohibited behaviors and sanctions for prohibited behaviors. The agencies
PREA Coordinator and the facility PREA Coordinator/ Facility Administrator both conveyed the
agency’s zero-tolerance environment towards all forms of sexual abuse and harassment
with the facility.
Standard 115.312- Contracting with Other Entities for the Confinement of Residents
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
X Non- Applicable Standard
Auditor comments:
Sequel Youth & Family Services, LLC is a stand-alone facility contracted and govern by The
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and does not contract for confinement of its residents.
Standard 115.313- Supervision and Monitoring
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
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Auditor comments:
An assessment was conducted on June 11, 2014. The assessment included physical plant layout
and blind-spot areas. All unannounced upper-level supervisors’ rounds were also included on the
assessment. There were no documented occurrences of exigent needs for deviations from the
facility staffing plan. The facility’s PREA Policy 5.01 requires intermediate-level or higher-level
staff unannounced rounds to monitor, deter sexual harassment and sexual abuse.
In reviewing the facility’s documentation and submitted staffing plan assessment,
considerations were documented and validated for staffing ratios of 1.6 during awake hours and
1.10 during non-wake hours.
Standard 115.315- Limits to Cross-Gender Viewing and Searches
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 5.03 prohibits cross-gender searches except in
exigent circumstances and must document reasoning for the opposite gender search. The policy
additionally prohibits staff from examining a transgender or intersex youth for the sole purpose of
determining the resident’s genital status. Body cavity searches require the Director’s authorization
and must be conducted by licensed medical personnel in a medical establishment. The Search Log
indicated there were no cross-gender strip searches or body cavity searches of residents in the
past 12 months. This standard was validated compliant during resident and staff interviews.
The policy limits pat-down searches to male staff absent exigent circumstances. This was
validated during interviews with both residents and staff.
Policy requires female staff, volunteers and contractors entering the housing unit to announce
themselves upon entering the areas where the likelihood of residents performing bodily functions
occur and shower except in exigent circumstances or when viewing is incidental to routine room
checks. There was no documented deviation from this policy.
Staff and Contractor training records along with staff interviews validated 100% compliance
training on cross-gender pat searches, searches of transgender and intersex residents and Zero
tolerance policy concerning sexual harassment and sexual abuse of Residents and Staff.
Standard 115.316- Residents with Disabilities and Residents Who are Limited English
Proficient
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
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Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility has identified the Orlando Translation Center, American
Sign Language Services and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice to provide interpreter
services, a hearing impaired specialist, a vision impaired specialist, an audiologist, an English as
a second language specialist, equipment and technology for residents, as needed. Kissimmee
Correctional Policy 5.03 requires the PREA Coordinator/Facility Administrator to take steps to
ensure residents with disabilities or who are limited English proficient are provided meaningful
access to all aspects of the facility’s efforts to prevent, protect and respond to sexual abuse and
harassment.
Policy 1.13 also states the facility will not rely on resident interpreters, resident readers or any
kind of resident assistants except when a delay in obtaining interpreters services could
jeopardize resident’s safety. Staff interviews validates compliance the facility does not use
resident assistants and there were no instances of resident interpreter or readers being used in
the past 12 months.
Standard 115.317- Hiring and Promotion Decisions
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Correctional Facility Policy 10.01 specifically addresses all elements as required by
this standard. A review of full-time employees and contractors files interviewed revealed that all
eleven hired during the past 12 months had documented criminal background checks.
Questions regarding past conduct were asked during the interview process. Additionally, signed
acknowledgement forms concerning zero-tolerance of sexual harassment and sexual abuse
were present in the files.
The policy also validated compliance based on the requirement to conduct background checks
every five years.
Standard 115.318- Upgrades to Facilities and Technology
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility has not acquired any new facilities since August 20,
2012. Additionally, the facility has identified the need for the additional cameras and video
monitoring system upgrades.
Standard 115.321- Evidence Protocol and Forensic Medical Examinations
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
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X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility requires the Facility Director contact The Florida
Department of Juvenile Justice and The Department of Children and Families who will conduct
administrative investigations of abuse allegations; however, criminal investigations are conducted
by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. The Office of the Inspector General will also conduct an
administrative investigation apart from any criminal investigation to identify staff misconduct.
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility has a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the
Center Victim of Central Florida Inc. Osceola County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged in writing that
a uniform evidence protocol would be followed to maximize the potential for obtaining usable
physical evidence for administrative proceedings and criminal prosecutions.
Standard 115.322- Policies to Ensure Referrals of Allegations for
Investigations
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 1.02 requires referrals of sexual abuse allegations
to be submitted to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Department of Children and
Families and the Office of the Inspector General. In the past 12 months, Kissimmee Juvenile
Correctional Facility has had no allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment noted during a
12 month period. The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (FDJJ) Division of Youth Services’
website describes the investigative responsibilities for conducting investigations for the facilities it
operates and funds. Sequel’s PREA Policy describing how referral investigative responsibilities are
handled for allegations of sexual abuse was verified compliant.
Standard 115.331- Employees Training
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 1.05, Policy 1.06 and Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 documents training requirements for PREA. The training curriculums,
documented staff training records and staff interviews validates compliance. The PREA training
covered requirements for direct care, workers, medical personnel and contractors during initial
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training and annual refresher training. Specific topics covered during PREA training are consistent
with this standard’s requirements and is tailored to the facility’s male resident population. All
employees are trained as new hires regardless of their previous experience. Employees sign
training rosters and are required to score 70% on a final exam verifying comprehension of PREA
training.
Standard 115.332- Volunteer and Contractor Training
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 1.05, Policy 1.06 and The Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 require volunteers and contractors who have contact with residents
to receive PREA training. This training is provided online. Employees sign training rosters and are
required to score 70% on a final exam verifying comprehension of PREA training. Acknowledged
completion Certificates were reviewed for volunteers and contractors. Interviews with volunteers
and contractors revealed they are knowledgeable concerning their responsibilities relative to
PREA and the agency’s zero tolerance policy regarding sexual abuse and harassment.
Standard 115.333- Resident Education
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility requires residents to receive information during intake
within 24-hours regarding the facility’s zero tolerance policy and how to report sexual abuse and
harassment. Additionally, The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice requires residents
participate in comprehensive training that is conducted within 10-days of arrival. Residents are
provided a handout entitled “What You Should Know about Sexual Abuse/Assault/Harassment”
which includes information on prevention/intervention, self-protection, reporting and
treatment/counseling. Intake staff or case management staff reviews the handout with the
residents and residents sign verifying receipt of the information. Documentation of residents’
signatures were reviewed and confirmed during resident interviews. All residents interviewed
stated they received this information the same day they arrived at the facility and periodically
thereafter. Case management staff presents the PREA information in a manner that is
accessible to all residents. During the facility tour PREA posters and reporting instructions were
posted throughout the facility. If needed, the facility has facility staff and an agreement to
provide translation services, hearing and visual impairment services for residents with
disabilities or who may be limited English deficient.
Standard 115.334- Specialized Training: Investigation
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
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for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
X Non-Applicable Standard
Auditor comments:
There are no facility investigators. All criminal and administrative investigations are referred to
outside agencies.
Standard 115.335- Specialized Training: Medical and Mental Health Care
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy# 1919 requires that all Kissimmee Juvenile
Correctional Facility full-time, part-time medical and mental health care practitioners receive
specialized training. The training documentation reviewed validated that all staff received this
training from the National Institution of Corrections. While conducting interviews with the Health
Services Administrator and two registered nurses, it was validated that medical staff do-not
conduct forensic examinations.
Standard 115.341- Obtaining information from Residents
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 2.04 addresses the screening process for
vulnerability to victimization and sexual aggressive behavior by using the Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice Form RC 8050-2. All facility residents are screened within twenty-four hours
upon arrival at the facility. Those residents who score vulnerable to victim or sexually
aggressive are included into the alert system, as well as receiving further assessments, as
identified. Residents who are identified or report as prior sexual victims are referred to the
medical and mental health professionals within 14 days or arrival. The screening documentation
instrument met the tenets of the standard.
Standard 115.342- Placement of Residents in housing, bed, program, education and work
Assignments.
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
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Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility has single occupancy rooms for residents. Victimization
screening information may be used to determine a resident’s room assignment and its proximity
to direct care staff in the housing unit to ensure resident’s safety.
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 2.04, Policy 9-1 and Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 precludes gay, bi-sexual, transgender and intersex residents being
placed in a particular housing unit. Isolation rooms are prohibited by the Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice. Facility staff and residents interviews validated compliance.
Standard 115. 351- Resident Reporting
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 2.13 and Policy 3.21 provides ways for residents
to report sexual abuse and harassment including; a pre-programmed telephone line to an
outside agency; the facility provides the addresses in resident’s handbooks and posters
throughout the facility. Instructions for reporting are provided to all residents during the intake
process. Instructions include the Victims Assistance Program so they or their family members can
write to an outside agency; and they may report to any staff member or family member. The
facility also has Policy 1.02 and reporting mechanisms in place for staff to privately report.
Resident and staff interviews validated compliance with this standard.
Standard 115. 352- Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 2.12 outlines administrative procedures for
resident’s grievances regarding sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The elements of this policy
address and comports with the intent of the standard. There have been no grievances relating to
sexual abuse filed in the past 12 months. Staff and resident interviews validate their knowledge
of how the grievance process is used to report sexual abuse or harassment.
Standard 115. 353- Resident Access to Outside Support Services and Legal Representation
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
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X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility staff are mandated reporters and are required by
Kissimmee Correctional Facility Policy 5.23 and Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy
1919 to immediately report any knowledge, suspicion or information they receive regarding
sexual abuse and harassment, retaliation against residents or staff who report any incidents or
any staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to an incident or
retaliation. Random staff and resident interviews validated the facility’s compliance with this
standard.
Iinterviews with the case management staff and health service professional validated their
responsibility to inform residents 18 years old of their duty to report and limitations of
confidentiality.
Standard 115. 354- Third Party Reporting
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility through The Florida Department of Juvenile website
informs the public with information regarding third-party reporting of sexual abuse or sexual
harassment on behalf of any facility resident. Also, parents receive information regarding third
party reporting. Resident interviews revealed their awareness of reporting sexual abuse or
harassment to others outside of the facility.
Standard 115. 361- Staff and Agency Reporting Duties
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Under Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 and Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional
Facility Policy, all facility staff are mandated reporters. Staff is required to immediately report
any knowledge, suspicion or information they receive regarding sexual abuse and harassment,
retaliation against residents or staff who report any incidents or any staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to an incident or retaliation. Random staff and health
professional interviews validated their technical knowledge and compliance with this standard.
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Standard 115. 362- Agency Protection Duties
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 5.23 requires residents identified as being at risk
for sexual victimization to be monitored and to receive ongoing counseling from mental health or
other qualified staff. Residents are provided services consistent with the community of care.
There were no residents identified as being at risk for sexual abuse in the past 12 months, as
indicated on a log maintained by the facility and as revealed in interviews with the Facility
Director and other random staff.
Standard 115. 363- Reporting to other Confinement Facilities
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility received no allegations of sexual abuse from other
facilities during the past 12 months. Upon receiving an allegation that a resident was sexually
abused while confined at another facility, Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 1.02 and
Florida Department of Juvenile (FDJJ) Justice Policy 1919 requires facility leadership immediately
notify the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Central Communications Center. The FDJJ will
in turn notify the facility and the facility management overseeing the facility where the alleged
abuse occurred.
Standard 115. 364- Staff First Responder Duties
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
There were no allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment during the past 12 months.
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 1.02 and The Florida Department of Juvenile
Justice Policy 1919 requires staff to take specific steps to respond to a report of sexual abuse
including; separating the alleged victim from the abuser; preserving any crime scene within a
period that still allows for the collection of physical evidence; request that the alleged victim not
take any action that could destroy physical evidence; and ensure that the alleged abuser does
not take any action to destroy physical evidence, if the abuse took place within a time period that
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still allows for the collection of physical evidence. Random staff and first responder interviews
validated their technical knowledge of actions to be taken upon learning that a resident was
sexually abused.
Standard 115. 365- Coordinated Response
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Interviews with the Facility Administrator, Assistant Facility Administrator and other professional
staff validated their technical knowledgeable of their duties in response to a sexual assault.
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 5.23, and The Florida Department of Juvenile
Justice Policy 1919 gives technical directions concerning coordinated actions taken in response to
an incident of sexual assault among staff first responders, medical, and facility leadership.
Standard 115. 366- Preservation of Ability to Protect Residents from Contact with
Abusers
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
X Non-Applicable Standard
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility is not in a Collective bargaining Agreement.
Standard 115. 367- Agency Protection against Retaliation
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
All Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility staff are charged with monitoring for possible
retaliation. There were no incidents of retaliation in the past 12 months reported. This was
validated during my interview with the PREA Coordinator/Facility Administrator. Kissimmee
Correctional Facility Policy 5.23 and The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 all
require the monitoring of residents and staff who have reported sexual abuse or harassment or
who have cooperated in a sexual abuse or harassment investigation. The monitoring will take
place for a period of 90 days or longer, as needed.
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Standard 115. 368- Post-Allegation Protective Custody
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility does not have isolation rooms or segregation housing.
Orange County Youth Academy/ Orlando Intensive uses single occupancy rooms to protect
residents who alleged to have suffered sexual abuse. Random staff interviewed validated
resident(s) are monitored constantly by staff. Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Policy 5.23 and
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 provide guidelines for the use of room
restriction as a last measure to keep residents who alleged sexual abuse safe only until an
alternative means for keeping the resident safe can be arranged.
Standard 115. 371- Criminal and Administrative Agency Investigations
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
There was no reported investigation of alleged resident sexual abuse in the facility in the past
12 months. Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 5.23 and The Department of Juvenile
Justice Policy 1919 establishes investigation guidelines for reporting allegations of sexual abuse
to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, The Office of The Inspector General and The Florida
Department of Children Services for investigations.
Standard 115. 372- Evidentiary Standards for Administrative Investigations
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 states the outside investigative entities,
the Osceola County Sheriff’s office and the Florida Department of Children Services, shall
impose a standard of preponderance of evidence or lower standards of proof for determining if
allegations are substantiated.
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Standard 115. 373- Reporting to Residents
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
There was no criminal and administrative investigation during the past 12 months. Kissimmee
Juvenile Correctional Facility Policy 5.23 and The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy
1919 establishes processes to notify residents should the need arise and an allegation proves
substantiated, unsubstantiated or unfounded. The Agencies PREA Coordinators and facility
PREA Coordinator validated their technical knowledge of the process during their interviews.
Standard 115. 376- Disciplinary for Staff
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
There were no employees terminated or disciplined in the past 12 months for violation of the
facility’s sexual abuse or harassment policies. Sequel’s Employee Handbook, Kissimmee Juvenile
Correctional Facility Policy 5.23 requires staff disciplinary sanctions up to and including
termination for violating facility’s sexual abuse or harassment policies. The policy also mandates
that the violation be reported to law enforcement.
Standard 115. 377- Corrective Action for Contractors and volunteers
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 requires volunteers and contractors in
violation of the facility’s policies and procedures regarding sexual abuse and harassment of
residents will be reported to local law enforcement and relevant licensing bodies unless the
activity was clearly not criminal. During the interview with the Facility Administrator/PREA
Coordinator, it was reported that their have been no volunteers or contractors reported in the
past 12 months.
The policy also requires the facility staff to take remedial measures and prohibit future contact
with residents in the case of any violation of the facility’s sexual abuse and harassment policies
by contractors or volunteers.
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Standard 115. 378- Disciplinary sanctions for Residents
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
There has been no reported case of resident-on-resident sexual abuse cases in the past 12
months.
Standard 115. 381- Medical and Mental screening; History of Sexual Abuse
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
There were no residents who disclosed prior victimization during their initial screening process.
During the interview with the Health Services Administrator, she validated that although there
were no disclosures all residents were offered follow-up meetings with medical and mental
health providers. The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 requires mental health
and medical staff to monitor and provide counseling on an on-going basis for residents who
disclose a history of sexual abuse or who disclose previously perpetrating sexual abuse.
Standard 115. 382- Access to Emergency Medical and Mental Health Services
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
There has been no reported case of sexual abuse in the past 12 months. The Florida
Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 mandates residents receive timely, unimpeded care
on-site and off-site emergency care and crisis intervention services.
Standard 115. 383- Ongoing Medical and Mental Health Care for Sexual Abuse Victims and
Abusers
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
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for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
There has been no allegations of sexual assault or sexual harassment vvictims in the past 12
months.
Standard 115. 386- Sexual Abuse Incident Reviews
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 and Kissimmee Juvenile Correctional
Facility Policy 5.23 requires an incident review team of every sexual abuse allegation at the
conclusion of the investigation within 30 days. The review team includes the PREA Coordinator/
Facility Administrator, Department program staff mental and medical health providers with input
from line supervisors. The facility has a specific review form to capture all aspects of the
incident.
Standard 115. 387- Data Collection
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 requires the collection of accurate,
uniform data for every allegation of sexual assault. The facility’s PREA Coordinators collect all
data relating to PREA and forward to The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice .
Standard 115. 388- Data Review for Corrective Action
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
There has been no allegations of sexual abuse during the past 12 months. The Florida
Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 requires the review of data for corrective action to
improve the effectiveness of its prevention, protection and response policies, practices and
training.
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Standard 115. 389- Data Storage, Publication, and Destruction
Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)
X Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard
for the relevant review period)
Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)
Auditor comments:
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Policy 1919 directs that data from every allegation of
sexual misconduct at its facilities shall be collected at Central Communications Center. The
PREA Coordinator will review data collected in order to assess and improve the effectiveness of
the Department’s sexual misconduct prevention, detection and response polices, practices and
training. The policy established that aggregated sexual abuse data be reviewed annually and
placed on the facility’s website after all personal identifiers are removed. All data collected will
be maintained for at least 10 years after the date of the initial collection.
AUDITOR CERTIFICATION:
The auditor certifies that the contents of the report are accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and
no conflict of interest exists with respect to his or her ability to conduct an audit of the agency under
review.
Auditor’s Signature Date: August 18, 2014
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Standardized Program Evaluation
Protocol [SPEP] Report
Kissimmee Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC
(Contract Provider)
2330 New Beginnings Road
Kissimmee, Florida 34744
Primary Service: LifeSkills Training
SPEP Review Date(s): March 21‐24, 2017
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Report Date(s): 12/18/2017
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: Kissimmee Youth Academy QI Program Code: 989
Provider Name: Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC Contract Number: 10287
Location: Osceola County / Circuit: 9 Number of Beds: 46
Review Date(s): March 21-24, 2017 Lead Reviewer Code: 77
Persons Interviewed
Program Director Corporate QI/QA staff 5 # Program Supervisors
DJJ Monitor 2 # Case Managers 16 # Youth
DHA or designee 5 # Clinical Staff # Other (listed by title):
DMHCA or designee 3 # Healthcare Staff
Documents Reviewed
Written Protocol/Manual Logbooks 7 # Personnel Records
Fidelity Monitoring Documents Program Schedules 7 # Training Records/CORE
Internal Corrective Action Reports Supplemental Contracts 5 # Youth Records (Closed)
Staff Evaluations Table of Organization 7 # Youth Records (Open)
Accreditation Reports Youth Handbook # Other:
Contract Monitoring Reports 7 # Health Records
Contract Scope of Services 7 # 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 LifeSkills Training. 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: 10 Points
2. Overall Quality of Service Delivery Score POS: 20 Points
POP: 50%
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): 4 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 had six facilitators trained in the LifeSkills Training (LST) curriculum in February
2017. Four of the trained facilitators have conducted group so far. Their first group began on
March 1, 2017.
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.
All youth admitted at Kissimmee Youth Academy are assessed by staff as to need evidence
based services. Based on various criteria, they are placed into program services. The program
utilizes the LST Middle School Edition curriculum for the intervention. The manual details the
primary service and explains how each specific session is to be delivered. It includes a script,
gives outlines for each group session and specific details on the delivery of each of the lessons.
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.
An LST session was observed on Wednesday, 03/22/17, from 2:45-3:45pm. The lesson was
“Smoking: Myths and Realities”. A copy of the lesson was provided to the reviewer. The facilitator
adhered to the manual. She did not read the lesson verbatim, but put it in her own words which
was easy for the youth to understand.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 5
Basic Score: 0 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.
At the time of the review, the program had only recently had staff trained in LST. The reviewed
documentation and the Clinical Director confirmed there was staff turnover in the past twelve
months and group was not being offered. The program has a policy in place should facilitator
turnover occur in the future. If a facilitator is going to be leaving the program or will be on leave,
they explain to the youth why another facilitator will be taking over the class. Another qualified
facilitator from the staff would then conduct the class.
The program can earn 2 points if there is no facilitator turnover and there are no unnecessary
gaps in service.
At the time of the review, the program did not meet criteria to earn a score of 2.
Basic Score: 0 Point(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 program recently implemented LST and at the time of the review no fidelity monitoring has
been completed.
Basic Score: 0 Point
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 program recently implemented LST and at the time of the review no fidelity monitoring has
been completed.
g. Evaluation of Facilitator Skill Delivering the Basic Score: N/A Point
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.
This indicator was not applicable at the time of this review.
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 0 youth in the
sample, 0% (0 of 0) 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 24 contact hours for this type of service. Of the 0 youth in the
sample, 0% (0 of 0) 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: 0 Points
Program Optimization Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 0%
Percentage of Youth with Moderate, Moderate-High, and High-Risk Levels to Reoffend: 0%
Moderate to High Score: 0 Points
Program Optimization Score: 12 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 0%
Table 1
Moderate = 0 youth
Moderate-High = 0 youth
High = 0 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 0 youth
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 7
Percentage of Youth with High-Risk Level to Reoffend: 0%
High Score: 0 Points
Program Optimization Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 0%
Table 2
High = 0 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 0 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, 0% (0 of 0) youth scored Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 0
points.
Of the SPEP sample, 0% (0 of 0) youth scored High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 0 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 10 20 50%
Amount of Service: Duration 0 10 0%
Amount of Service: Contact Hours 0 10 0%
Risk Level of Youth Served 0 25 0%
Totals 30 85 35%
This SPEP report evaluates LifeSkills Training, an intervention delivered at Kissimmee Youth
Academy. The program scored Medium for Quality of Service Delivery. This score can be
optimized by ensuring groups run consistently. The program earned 0 points for Amount of
Service: Duration and Amount of Service: Contact Hours. There was no LST data entered into the
Juvenile Justice Information system (JJIS) Evidence-Based Services (EBS) module for any
youths. With no JJIS data to review, the SPEP score was reduced. The program must enter
dosage data into JJIS in order to receive any score in this area.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Kissimmee Youth Academy can optimize their SPEP Quality of Service Delivery score by
ensuring groups are being run consistently.
Kissimmee Youth Academy can optimize their SPEP Amount of Service score by ensuring that
LST 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 8

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summary: SPEP - FY16-17

raw_content:
Standardized Program Evaluation
Protocol [SPEP] Report
Kissimmee Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC
(Contract Provider)
2330 New Beginnings Road
Kissimmee, Florida 34744
Primary Service: Skillstreaming the Adolescent
SPEP Review Date(s): March 21‐24, 2017
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Report Date(s): 12/18/2017
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: Kissimmee Youth Academy QI Program Code: 989
Provider Name: Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC Contract Number: 10287
Location: Osceola County / Circuit: 9 Number of Beds: 46
Review Date(s): March 21-24, 2017 Lead Reviewer Code: 77
Persons Interviewed
Program Director Corporate QI/QA staff 5 # Program Supervisors
DJJ Monitor 2 # Case Managers 16 # Youth
DHA or designee 5 # Clinical Staff # Other (listed by title):
DMHCA or designee 3 # Healthcare Staff
Documents Reviewed
Written Protocol/Manual Logbooks 7 # Personnel Records
Fidelity Monitoring Documents Program Schedules 7 # Training Records/CORE
Internal Corrective Action Reports Supplemental Contracts 5 # Youth Records (Closed)
Staff Evaluations Table of Organization 7 # Youth Records (Open)
Accreditation Reports Youth Handbook # Other:
Contract Monitoring Reports 7 # Health Records
Contract Scope of Services 7 # 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 Skillstreaming the Adolescent. 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): 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 had four facilitators who were formally trained in the Skillstreaming curriculum. All
four of the trained facilitators conducted group in the last twelve-month period.
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.
All youth admitted at Kissimmee Youth Academy are assessed by staff as to need evidence
based services. Based on various criteria, they are placed into program services. The program
utilizes the manual “Skillstreaming the Adolescent, the Arnold P. Goldstein approach” for the
intervention. The manual details the primary service and explains how each specific session is to
be delivered. It includes a script, gives outlines for each group session and specific details on the
delivery of each of the lessons.
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.
Skillstreaming was observed on Wednesday, 03/22/17 at 1:45-2:45pm. The lesson taught was
Lesson 6 “Introducing Yourself”. A copy of the lesson was provided to the reviewer. The facilitator
adhered to the manual when teaching, but did not read the lesson verbatim. She put it in her own
words which made it easy for the youth to understand.
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 5
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.
The reviewed documentation and the Clinical Director confirmed there was staff turnover in the
past twelve months, however, it did not adversely affected the youth. The program has a policy in
place for facilitator turnover. If a facilitator is going to be leaving the program or will be on leave,
they explain to the youth why another facilitator will be taking over the class. Another qualified
facilitator from the staff would then conduct the class.
Basic Score: 2 Point(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.
Fidelity monitoring has been completed each month.
Basic Score: 1 Point
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.
An interview with the Clinical Director and a review of the fidelity monitoring documentation for the
intervention showed no corrective actions were required. The program has a policy in place to
address corrective actions if they arise.
g. Evaluation of Facilitator Skill Delivering the Basic Score: 0 Point
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 performance evaluation was completed on all four trained staff members trained in the
Skillstreaming curriculum. Upon review of those evaluations, there are no entries on any of the
evaluations specific to the Skillstreaming intervention.
The program can earn 1 point if each facilitator’s performance evaluation includes discussion of
their skill in delivering this primary service.
At the time of the review, the program did not meet criteria to earn a score of 1.
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 0 youth in the
sample, 0% (0 of 0) 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 24 contact hours for this type of service. Of the 0 youth in the
sample, 0% (0 of 0) 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: 15 Points
Program Optimization Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 60%
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 = 8 youth
High = 2 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 11 youth
Department of Juvenile Justice | Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol [SPEP] Report 7
Percentage of Youth with High-Risk Level to Reoffend: 18%
High Score: 3 Points
Program Optimization Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 23%
Table 2
High = 2 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, 100% (9 of 9) youth scored Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend, for a score
of 12 points.
Of the SPEP sample, 18% (2 of 11) youth scored High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 3 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 0 10 0%
Risk Level of Youth Served 15 25 60%
Totals 55 85 65%
This SPEP report evaluates Skillstreaming the Adolescent, an intervention delivered at
Kissimmee Youth Academy.
The program scored High for Quality of Service Delivery.
The program earned 0 points for Amount of Service: Duration and Amount of Service: Contact
Hours. There was no Skillstreaming data entered into the Juvenile Justice Information System
(JJIS) Evidence-Based Services (EBS) module for any sampled youths. With no JJIS data to
review, the SPEP score was reduced. The program must enter dosage data into JJIS in order to
receive any score in this area.
The program was awarded 15 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
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itself has no control over youths' C-PACT risk level because the scored assessment was
administered prior to the youths' admission.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Kissimmee Youth Academy can optimize their SPEP Quality of Service Delivery score by
ensuring facilitators' performance evaluations include an assessment of their delivery of
Skillstreaming.
Kissimmee Youth Academy can optimize their SPEP Amount of Service score by ensuring that
Skillstreaming 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: Skillstreaming the Adolescent


summary: SPEP - FY16-17

raw_content:
Standardized Program Evaluation
Protocol [SPEP] Report
Kissimmee Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC
(Contract Provider)
2330 New Beginnings Road
Kissimmee, Florida 34744
Primary Service: Young Men’s Work (YMW)
SPEP Review Date(s): March 21‐24, 2017
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Report Date(s): 12/18/2017
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: Kissimmee Youth Academy QI Program Code: 989
Provider Name: Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC Contract Number: 10287
Location: Osceola County / Circuit: 9 Number of Beds: 46
Review Date(s): March 21-24, 2017 Lead Reviewer Code: 77
Persons Interviewed
Program Director Corporate QI/QA staff 5 # Program Supervisors
DJJ Monitor 2 # Case Managers 16 # Youth
DHA or designee 5 # Clinical Staff # Other (listed by title):
DMHCA or designee 3 # Healthcare Staff
Documents Reviewed
Written Protocol/Manual Logbooks 7 # Personnel Records
Fidelity Monitoring Documents Program Schedules 7 # Training Records/CORE
Internal Corrective Action Reports Supplemental Contracts 5 # Youth Records (Closed)
Staff Evaluations Table of Organization 7 # Youth Records (Open)
Accreditation Reports Youth Handbook # Other:
Contract Monitoring Reports 7 # Health Records
Contract Scope of Services 7 # 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 Young Men’s Work (YMW). 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: 10 Points
2. Overall Quality of Service Delivery Score POS: 20 Points
POP: 50%
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): 4 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 had four facilitators trained in the Young Men’s Work curriculum at the time of the
review.
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.
All youth admitted at Kissimmee Youth Academy are assessed by staff as to need evidence
based services. Based on various criteria, they are placed into program services. The program
utilizes the 'Young Men’s Work, Stopping Violence and Building Community' curriculum for the
intervention. The manual details the primary service and explains how each specific session is to
be delivered. It includes a script, gives outlines for each group session and specific details on the
delivery of each of the lessons.
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.
Young Men’s Work was observed on Tuesday, 03/21/17 at 2:45. The lesson was “Being Hurt by
Violence”. A copy of the lesson was provided to the reviewer. The facilitator did not read the
lesson verbatim and put it in her own words making it very understandable to the youth.
d. Facilitator Turnover Basic Score: 0 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 has not offered this curriculum until a few weeks prior to this review. The program
has a policy in place for facilitator turnover. If a facilitator is going to be leaving the program or will
be on leave, they explain to the youth why another facilitator will be taking over the class. Another
qualified facilitator from the staff would then conduct the class.
Basic Score: 0 Point(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 Young Men’s Work curriculum was just recently implemented by the facility starting in March
of 2017.
Basic Score: 0 Point
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 Young Men’s Work curriculum was just recently implemented by the facility starting in March
of 2017.
g. Evaluation of Facilitator Skill Delivering the Basic Score: 0 Point
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 Young Men’s Work curriculum was just recently implemented by the facility starting in March
of 2017.
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3. Amount of Service ‐ Duration
Basic Score: 0 Points
Program Optimization Score: 10 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 0%
Research indicates the target duration of 24 weeks for this type of service. Of the 9 youth in the
sample, 0% (0 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: 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 9 youth in the
sample, 0% (0 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: 17 Points
Program Optimization Score: 25 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 68%
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 = 6 youth
High = 2 youth
Total Youth in Sample = 9 youth
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Percentage of Youth with High-Risk Level to Reoffend: 22%
High Score: 5 Points
Program Optimization Score: 13 Points
Program Optimization Percentage: 38%
Table 2
High = 2 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, 100% (9 of 9) youth scored Moderate to High-Risk to reoffend, for a score
of 12 points.
Of the SPEP sample, 22% (2 of 9) youth scored High-Risk to reoffend, for a score of 5 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 10 20 50%
Amount of Service: Duration 0 10 0%
Amount of Service: Contact Hours 0 10 0%
Risk Level of Youth Served 17 25 68%
Totals 57 95 60%
This SPEP report evaluates Young Men’s Work (YMW), an intervention delivered at Kissimmee
Youth Academy.
The program scored Medium for Quality of Service Delivery.
The program earned 0 points for Amount of Service: Duration and Amount of Service: Contact
Hours. There was no YMW data entered into the Juvenile Justice Information system (JJIS)
Evidence-Based Services (EBS) module for any sampled youths. With no JJIS data to review, the
SPEP score was reduced. The program must enter YMW dosage data into JJIS in order to
receive any score in this area.
The program was awarded 17 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
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itself has no control over youths' C-PACT risk level because the scored assessment was
administered prior to the youths' admission.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Kissimmee Youth Academy can optimize their SPEP Quality of Service Delivery score by
minimizing facilitator turnover and gaps in service, ensuring that internal fidelity monitoring is
conducted monthly for all facilitators, establishing and maintaining a corrective action process
based on fidelity monitoring, and ensuring all facilitators' performance evaluations includes an
assessment of their delivery of YMW.
Kissimmee Youth Academy can optimize their SPEP Amount of Service score by ensuring that
YMW 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

service_type: Seeking Safety