After watching the introduction video for this module and completing this module’s readings, review the case of TRJ, a young man who was discharged over his own objection from state child welfare and foster care. The case is available here:
In re T.R.J._ 661 A.2d 1086.PDFActions
Imagine that you are a case worker assigned to develop a diversion plan for TRJ in your own jurisdiction, to prevent further criminal behavior and his potential incarceration. Consider his needs and issues, along with the services that have been previously attempted and failed to meet TRJ’s needs, as described in the case decision. The transition checklist (transition_checklist.docxActions ) can help you consider services across different life domains. Use this module’s readings and online research to identify specific programs in your jurisdictions that may provide these services and supports.
In your discussion post, identify the 2-3 most urgently-necessary services or supports that should be offered to TRJ. For each service or support you recommend,
1. Explain why you chose this service or support. What makes it the most urgent and critical for this youth?
IMPORTANT: Best practice approaches to service planning require the person’s willingness to participate, as well as some indication that the service would be effective in helping the person. If your recommendations include services that have been unsuccessfully attempted, or which he has refused in the past (there are a lot of these in this case!), you’ll also need to explain why these services/supports should be tried again.
2. Name a specific program or agency that would provide this service or support in your jurisdiction.
For example, if you determine that TRJ requires immediate homeless shelter access, explain why a shelter is critical to his safety, and provide the name of a shelter in your jurisdiction that he could be referred to.
