Fostering Community Inclusion for Children with Disabilities at the Edge of the Justice System
Darren Conroy, Programme Manager at Extern, emphasizes the importance of fostering community inclusion for children with disabilities who are on the edge of the justice system. The strategic approach involves collaboration across sectors, harnessing support from families and communities, and providing holistic responses to children and young people at risk. Initiatives like the Bail Supervision Scheme target offending behaviors through engagement with multiple systems, aiming to empower parents, facilitate family involvement in treatment, and promote positive long-term change. Case profiles reveal the complex social and emotional needs faced by young people in the program, including substance misuse and mental health concerns.
- Community Inclusion
- Children with Disabilities
- Justice System
- Bail Supervision Scheme
- Holistic Response
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Fostering Community Inclusion for Fostering Community Inclusion for Children with Disabilities in or at Children with Disabilities in or at the Edge of the Justice System the Edge of the Justice System Darren Conroy, Programme Manager, Extern
Young People & Justice It takes a village to raise a child An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
Strategic Context Collaboration across all sectors of government and society Harness support in young peoples families and communities Strengthen their capacity to live free from crime and harm Provide a holistic, wrap around response to the needs of children and young people at risk Engaging young people at risk before they enter the justice system Access to any of the other services and supports they might need.
Extern community based services Bail Supervision Scheme Janus Justice Intensive Family Support Projects Garda Youth Diversion Projects
Bail Supervision Scheme (BSS) BSS using Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) targets the known causes and risk factors for offending behaviours through engagement with multiple systems: young person family peer relations school functioning community
How BSS achieves change Facilitate family involvement in treatment Empower parents to address the needs of their child Promote the long-term maintenance of positive change Collaborate with key figures (Family, Community, Case Managers, Tusla, Probation, Education, etc.) in the young person s life in setting goals and interventions. Stringent Quality Assurance Measures
Case profiles Cases presented with complex social and emotional needs including; 66% of the young people had reported substance misuse issues 60% of the young people had reported mental health concerns 58% of caregivers reported mental health or addiction issues 88% of cases have a family member involved with crime.
Our services & community inclusion: Are holistic work with the whole ecology of the child/family. Improve and develop social networks within the wider community. Support and maintain engagement in education. Provide that one good adult and build connections with others. Address offending behaviour - balance rights with responsibilities. Sustainably integrate/reintegrate within a community.
Thank you Further information is available at www.extern.org
