Probation Unit
Deputy Juvenile Officers (DJOs) assigned to the probation unit work with youth placed on informal and formal probation.
The youth’s parent/guardian is an integral part of the probation process. Using a strengths-based approach, the DJO develops an individualized case plan setting forth goals and objectives. The DJO will refer the youth on probation to appropriate services and programs.
DJOs utilize evidence-based programs to assist youth with behavioral modification. A critical component to a youth’s success on probation is the youth and family being up front about identifying needs of the youth. It is also imperative that the youth’s family supports positive behavioral changes.
DJOs utilize incentives and sanctions in the probation programming process.
In the event a youth is not successful while remaining in the community on probation, the DJOs will schedule a systems of care meeting. The youth, the youth's
parent(s)/guardian(s), juvenile office personnel, and service providers may be invited to participate in the meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to formulate a recommendation for the Juvenile Court Judge as another attempt to effectuate positive behavioral change.
The youth should develop his/her own plan to present at this meeting.
Out-of-home placement recommendations may include a commitment to the Buchanan County Academy or a commitment to the Missouri Division of Youth Services. The DJO, through legal counsel, makes a recommendation to the Juvenile Court Judge. If a youth is committed to the Buchanan County Academy, the DJO will continue case management. In the event a youth is committed to the Missouri Division of Youth Services, the juvenile court no longer has jurisdiction,
and the DJO will no longer be involved in the youth's case.
The youth’s parent/guardian is an integral part of the probation process. Using a strengths-based approach, the DJO develops an individualized case plan setting forth goals and objectives. The DJO will refer the youth on probation to appropriate services and programs.
DJOs utilize evidence-based programs to assist youth with behavioral modification. A critical component to a youth’s success on probation is the youth and family being up front about identifying needs of the youth. It is also imperative that the youth’s family supports positive behavioral changes.
DJOs utilize incentives and sanctions in the probation programming process.
In the event a youth is not successful while remaining in the community on probation, the DJOs will schedule a systems of care meeting. The youth, the youth's
parent(s)/guardian(s), juvenile office personnel, and service providers may be invited to participate in the meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to formulate a recommendation for the Juvenile Court Judge as another attempt to effectuate positive behavioral change.
The youth should develop his/her own plan to present at this meeting.
Out-of-home placement recommendations may include a commitment to the Buchanan County Academy or a commitment to the Missouri Division of Youth Services. The DJO, through legal counsel, makes a recommendation to the Juvenile Court Judge. If a youth is committed to the Buchanan County Academy, the DJO will continue case management. In the event a youth is committed to the Missouri Division of Youth Services, the juvenile court no longer has jurisdiction,
and the DJO will no longer be involved in the youth's case.
For the definition of "certification" please refer to the Glossary Page of this website.
