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Tackling Challenging Behaviour Children Detention Schools June 27 th 2014 Birmingham DA Tony O’Donovan Jackie Leonard Child Welfare Advisor Unit Manager CDS
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Tackling Challenging Behaviour
Children Detention Schools
June 27th 2014Birmingham
DA Tony O’Donovan Jackie LeonardChild Welfare Advisor Unit Manager CDS
Mission Statement
"To create a safer society by working in partnership to reduce youth offending through appropriate interventions and linkages into services".
Irish Youth Justice Service
Leadership and build public confidence in youth justice system
Reduce offending
Community sanctions and initiatives
Safe and secure environment for detained children, assisting re-integration into the community
Information and data sources in the youth justice system
Youth Justice Action Plan- 5 high level goals
Background
Irish Youth Justice Service (IYJS)/Dept. Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA)
Children Detention Schools (CDS)
Present Structures - Unification of a Campus
Staff Body (Qualifications/Experience)
Policy Development
Physical Restraint Systems
Review of Existing System
1983 – 1987 (Self-Defense Training – Police) 1987 – 1991 (C&R – Prisons) 1991 – 1996 (C&R Services – Mental Health) 1996 – 2008 (TCI)
Review
Review of Behaviour Management (2008) Child Welfare Advisor CDS Management & Staff CPI
Beginning of Review Process Nearly 2 year Process
Problems Highlighted
Lack of Staff Confidence High Number of Restraints & Injuries Suitability for Setting Preparation for Managing Older YP Greater Resources Required for Training Consistency Across Campus
Policy Parameters Must:
Accredited Course Not Rely on Pain Compliance Be Resourced at Trainer Level Be Consistent in Delivery Stand up to Cross-Examination Be Adaptable to Environment Be Developmental in Nature
Development Working Group Input from Independent Providers Review of Existing Programmes Public Tender for Provision Awarding of Contract Development of a ‘Bespoke’ Programme in
Conjunction with CPI
‘Bespoke’ Programme
Acknowledged Experience of Staff & Trainers
Dichotomy between Security/Care Different Environments (Old/Newer Units) Different Staff Perspectives
Obstacles
IR Issues Implementation Issues On-going Training Practice Drill Sessions Co-ordination of Reporting
StatisticsSchool Physical Restraint Grade 2 or above Serious Incidents Average Occupancy School Physical Restraint Grade 2 or above Serious Incidents Average OccupancyOBS 18 11 30 12 OBS 6 23 38 16THS 26 0 26 10 THS 32 1 44 11OGS 6 32* 39 5 OGS 2 0 40 6FCAC 8 ** 30 12 FCAC 0 0 1 7*Total 58 11 125 39 Total 40 24 123 33*one incident of grade 1 *FCAC closed on 31st March 2010**only grade 3 are recorded
School Physical Restraint Grade 2 or above Serious Incidents Average Occupancy School Physical Restraint Grade 2 or above Serious Incidents Average OccupancyOBS 8 7 27 16 OBS 22 5 39 14THS 39 0 55 16 THS 27 0 31 11OGS 5 3 26 5 OGS 4 5 8 4Total 52 10 108 37 Total 53 10 78 29
NB: The age range for the boys was increased to include 16 year olds on the 1st May 2012
School Physical Restraint Grade 2 or above Serious Incidents Average Occupancy School Physical Restraint Grade 2 or above Serious Incidents Average OccupancyOBS 19 4 54 19 OBS 0 0 6 17THS 22 0 23 15 THS 3 0 3 14OGS 0 0 0 1 OGS 0 0 0 2Total 41 4 77 35 Total 3 0 9 33
2009
2011
2013
2010
2012
2014 up to the end of March
What Stats Tell Us
Overall Drop in Restraints Drop in Injuries Ability to Manage Change Quality of Training Quality of Staff
Staff Training
Instils Confidence Teaches More than the Course Gives Trainers a Sense of Worth Allows Staff Experience Success Better Outcome for Young People
