Specifications include, but are not limited to: 4.1Create a training curriculum for all juvenile justice system professionals regarding how to interact withfamilies. The state-sponsored training should accomplish the following, as a minimum:4.1.1.Identify and promote family engagement practices and processes, which support communicationbetween the families and the juvenile justice system. 4.1.2.Promote behaviors that lead to effective interaction with families with diverse backgrounds andneeds (e.g., developing listening skills, reducing personal biases and stereotypes, motivationalinterviewing).4.1.3.Promote a culture that respects the family’s role as caretaker and the knowledge and relationshipthat is central to that role. Respect starts with the way we communicate with each other. Forfamilies to convey respect and collaborate effectively they must believe they are respected andvalued.4.2.Review and improve current policy, procedures, and standards to identify where opportunity for familyengagement can be strengthened.4.2.1.This review process should be carried by an objective team and should include input fromfamilies and family advocates.4.2.2.A potential area for consideration might be improving family involvement in out-of-homeplacements, including the juvenile correctional facility. This might involve making adjustments topolicies that limit family engagement, including who can visit a youth, when they can visit, ways ofcommunication with the youth, inclusion in family therapy and meetings (scheduled aroundfamily’s availability), etc.4.2.3It might also involve improvements to prepare families for reunification by helping them accessservicesandhavetheminplaceupontheyouth’sreturnandaidinexchanginginformationbetween facility and schools.