CFT/Court Hearing Case Study

Shirley Cole (Family Court Counselor) prepared a report to the court tin May 2007 which included referring Rebecca for an addiction assessment. Rebecca provided me with a copy of a letter dated May 2007 to Shirley Cole from Addiction Services stating Rebecca completed an addiction assessment and was low Probability of a Substance Abuse Disorder. Shirley Cole stated in the conclusion of this report that her “clinical assessment is that Rebecca is a very capable, responsible, and mature young woman.” She states “Rebecca has demonstrated tremendous resiliency in spite of numerous personal and practical obstacles.” Shirley Cole continues to state that there was “no indication from collateral contacts with Child Protection, Police Services, the children’s Guidance Counselor or other professionals in Health Services, nor from Rebecca presentation across several contacts that there was any substance to the numerous allegations, John, her former partner, has made against her as a person or a parent.”

Prior to the interview, I was informed by Supt. Walsh that detainee Hargrow had just received another disciplinary infraction. I interviewed detainee Hargrow on wing 1A privately. I questioned Hargrow if he was on any medication and he said “Haldol and Klonopin, but did not know his diagnosis’s.

PIA SW interviewed Anitra Booker at the BCPD. Documentation reviewed. This interview was recorded and will be uploaded in ECF. Anitra informed PIA SW that her CPS has been closed. PIA SW explained to her that the reason it was closed was because she had informed the worker that she was moving out of State.

It might be a youth is in crisis stabilization for two weeks, whereas in a residential treatment facility the stay could be as long as six months. “We have two viable options,” Wood said. The idea behind identifying two projects is to have the second one in case any issues arise with financing the first project or completing it within the two-year time frame, Executive Director Judy Wortham Wood said. “If Priority No. 1 cannot deliver because of technicalities, we will want to switch our priorities” as has been done in the past.

CFT met to discuss Jy’nir recent incident that caused him to be hospitalize a week later. The Clinical team at Trinitas expressed concerns that Jy 'nir is unable to be maintained with community therapeutic supports at this time and recommend for Jy 'nir to be placed into a structure therapeutic out-of-home treatment program for stabilization. The CFT agreed with clinical recommendations that Jy 'nir is in need of a structured therapeutic setting. The CFT feels that the therapeutic setting will assist Jy’nir with developing coping skills so that he is able to better manage his anger, decrease his impulsivity, comply with authority figures and process past-traumatic events. Jy’nir will also learn in a therapeutic setting how to express his feelings appropriately without resulting to violent and swearing

She reports that he has been doing better with managing his anger outburst in the home. Jehmari reports that he promise his mother that he going to continue working on better controlling his anger for when he becomes upset. Jehmari states that his mother is very supportive of him and he knows that she only wants the best for him. The family is in a good space at this time. CM will be looking to transition youth out of CMO level of care the beginning of July.

Catherine Gibbs is a 25-year old female who functions within the Mild range of Intellectual Disability. She has a diagnosis of Intermittent Explosive Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Catherine is verbal and ambulatory. Catherine resides in a residential home and requires 24-hour care and supervision. She has a history of challenging behaviors, which are monitored by her Residential Behavioral Plan.

6. If you were one of the other members of the Smythe County ECI program, how would you counsel Carol on proceeding with the Williams family? I can see that Carol is very passionate about the Williams family, and I would use her passion to remind her to use that to do what is best for Bobby. Although, I would also remind her not to let her emotions for the Williams family cloud her judgement with it comes to both Joy and Bobby. I also would encourage Carol to connect Joy with any many outside community resources that could help the both Joy and Bobby’s with their needs.

Connecticut Zero tolerance policies in Connecticut’s schools were contributing to high rates of School arrest and expulsion, particularly for youth with behavioral and mental health needs. In response, the state created the School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI) which uses mental health responders (provided by Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Service[EMPS] units) to respond to school-based incidents involving youth with mental health needs as an alternative to contacting the police or referring to juvenile court. The program is designed to reduce the number of school arrests, suspensions and expulsions by linking youth with mental health needs who are at risk of juvenile system involvement with appropriate community based services and supports.

Company Grade Article 15, 7 December 2012, for failed to obey a lawful regulation on or about 30 October 2012 and found drunk while on duty on 30 October 2012. The punishment consisted of a reduction to E-2, 14 days extra duty, and oral reprimand. DA Form 4856s (Developmental Counseling Statement), dated 31 October 2012, 7 December 2012, 4 January 2013, and 1 July 2013, reflects the applicant received various negative counseling statements for underage drinking, initiation for elimination, and Initiation of suspension favorable personnel action (FLAG).

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) works towards the safety, stability, and well being for individuals who have experienced or been exposed to violence, neglect and/or trauma. The FYSB provides many programs and services that help families and youth who desperately need help. A few of their programs include: The National Runaway Switchboard, The Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC), Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program, Family Violence Prevention and Services Program, and many others. Each of these programs focus directly on helping those who need resources to get them back on their feet and recover from traumatic events that might have occurred in their life or might currently be going

Another possibility for Rebecca at the court hearing on the ninth is DOC time at 85%. Rebecca is going to ask for probation domestic violence and anger management at the court hearing. Rebecca takes full responsibility for her charges. Rebecca states that this may be your second time with DCFS

Ms. Lewis was referred by Maricopa county correctional health services to receive an evaluation for potential to transfer to the mental health unit. She was serving a 10-year sentence for manufacturing and possession of illegal substances. She had served 1-year of her sentence and reported symptoms of anxiety, obsessive rumination, and sleep disturbances. Notification of Purpose and Limits of Confidentiality Upon arriving for her appointment, the Informed Consent and confidentiality agreement was discussed both verbally and in writing with Ms. Lewis. The purpose of evaluation was reviewed along with mandated reporting laws and danger to self (DTS) and danger to others (DTO).

As they go through this stage young people will begin to solve problems more easily and have an appreciation of other people’s views and opinions. However as they are still inexperienced in life a young person may appear immature at times with regards to their ways of thinking and speech. During the Emotional Development stage, a young person will begin to spend less time with their parents and want to spend more time with their friends socialising instead. A young person may also feel conflicted at times, as they will want the affection from parents, however this is usually short lived as the young person will then also reject it when it is given.

Background Information: Christopher is an energetic and happy little boy who was referred to the ASIP department, at The Carolyn E. Wylie Center by his Inland Regional Center Case Service Coordinator, Elsa Douville. Christopher currently lives at home with his parent(s) Daniel and Gabriela Ibarra and 6 siblings. Christopher currently receives 30 hours of 1:1 intensive behavior modification therapy per month, in a clinic setting. Christopher has been receiving services since December 2015.