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Youth-services report: handgun-intervention completions, trainings and grant closeouts
Summary
The board heard that the handgun-intervention program completed on June 15, 2026 with four families completing; since July 2024 the program had 40 youth referred for weapons offenses (32 completed, 5 unsuccessful, 3 withdrawn), and upcoming parent and training programs were scheduled in September 2026.
The Chair read Rebecca’s youth‑services highlights in her absence, reporting a user‑fee surplus of "just over $29,000" as of June 30, 2026 and noting upcoming trainings at Greater Lafayette Career Academy on Sept. 30–Oct. 1, 2026.
On treatment outcomes, the chair reported the handgun intervention program completed on June 15, 2026 with four families finishing; since July 2024, 40 youth were referred for weapons offenses, with 3 withdrawn, 5 unsuccessful and 32 completing the program. The chair said of the 32 completers, eight (described as 25%) had an additional weapons offense while the record also notes 75% had no additional arrests; the apparent tension in those numbers was not resolved in the meeting.
Corey and others confirmed that fiscal‑year 2026 JDAI and JCC grants were fully expended and closed out; the board voted to approve a grant report emailed July 23, 2026. The board asked about benchmarking and direct placement turnaround; staff said benchmarking is not currently done and that direct placement often takes up to seven days depending on outstanding fees and documentation.
