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JusticeWorks Community Updates
Another Family Group Decision Making Success: Adams County Teamwork
JusticeWorks YouthCare in Adams County received a referral for Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) for a youth and family with very little resources. The referral listed several concerns regarding family stability including substance abuse, lack of stable housing, environmental concerns within the home, and financial hardship. The JWYC coordinator, Carlee Smith of Adams County, quickly engaged the family and a FGDM conference was scheduled in less than a month. Carlee was able to engage the identified child's incarcerated father, maternal family, and friends. Prior to the FGDM referral,...
A Heartfelt Thank You
(An expression of gratitude from one of our own, Tasha Williams, JusticeWorks Behavioral Care, SC). On February 18, 2016, my family and I had the unfortunate experience of tragedy like none other. Since then, I have learned a number of things. One is that for every hurt and every tear, there will be a hug, a call, an expression of love in some manner. I have long been taught that God will provide for and comfort us, even in our weakest times. The past few weeks has allowed me to experience this in a mighty way. Please allow me this moment to say, from the very bottom of my heart, Thank...
A Mother’s Letter to JusticeWorks BehavioralCare: Kudos to Amanda Harmon and Kacee Cleveland
(A letter written from a parent to Amanda Harmon, State-wide trainer for JusticeWorks BehavioralCare, regarding her daughter’s successful transformation with assistance from Kacee Cleveland, Behavioral Interventionist). Jane's BI is absolutely wonderful! She has the perfect background. She has a great understanding of Jane's problems, where they stem from and how to change the behaviors. She is a great teacher. I finally understand Jane and have so many more tools to work with. Kacee is reliable and trustworthy. We really thank God for her. She is a true answer to prayer. Jane's anxiety...
The Sunshine State Welcomes JusticeWorks FL!
This past year, our President and CEO, Dan Heit, was invited to Hillsborough County in the Sunshine State of Florida, to discuss needed services for the public school system. The School District of Hillsborough County is one of the largest school districts in the United States. In collaboration with Wansley Walters (Ballard Partners), the former Secretary for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, a detailed plan was created to improve attendance; behavior, parental involvement and graduation rates. We were gratified that the Florida legislature endorsed our plan by earmarking...
Praise from Union County Children & Youth Services!
(A note from a Union County Children and Youth caseworker) I just wanted to drop a note to Thank you Alisha (Bedford) for all the hard work and dedication you have shown throughout the Jones case. The effort that has been displayed has enabled this family to move through some significant hurdles. I believe the education JusticeWorks has provided this family will enable them to be successful should they choose to utilize the information that your team has provided. This is not an easy family to work with but I can honestly say that their behavior and trust of Agencies has improved since...
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