Burke County JCPC requests from local non-profits, proposals to serve delinquent and at risk youth, ages 6 to 18 if under court supervision. Programs must have a SPEP service type, an "evidence based" model or a service requested by the DJJDP. Programs must have an evaluation component which can demonstrate impact on the risk factors below. • Age at First Delinquent Offense Alleged in a Complaint • Number of Referrals with a Result • Felony Referrals • Known use of Alcohol or Illegal Drugs by Youth or Family • Serious School Behavior Problems • Mental Health Needs • Family/Juvenile Criminality • Runaway/ Insecure Living Arrangement/ Inadequate Supervision • Low Academic Performance/ School Attendance & Involvement • Negative Peer Association • History of Abuse or Victimization • History of Aggression/ Violence/ Weapon Offence / or Person Crimes.
