The Program | Eligibility | Expectations | FAQs | Referrals & Payment | Locations
Juvenile Justice Intermediate Evaluations is a court-ordered, comprehensive, outpatient, multidisciplinary evaluation program for children / youth who have juvenile justice involvement and have been referred by the Juvenile Justice System.
The Program
How Does JJIE Work?
- The Juvenile Courts determine that a child / youth is in need of a comprehensive evaluation.
- Evaluations are offered at multiple sites to serve the child / youth / family close to home.
- Transportation may be provided by the program.
- Children / Youth who cannot be safety released from detention will be evaluated at the detention center.
- Licensed / certified processionals perform evaluations.
- The child / youth’s family is interviewed to identify family needs / resources.
- The multidisciplinary JJIE Team will hold a clinical meeting to share results of evaluation and diagnoses and develop comprehensive recommendations to support the child / youth and family.
- An integrative report will be provided to the Juvenile Court with five business days of evaluation completion.
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Eligibility
Juvenile Justice Intermediate Evaluations is a court-ordered, comprehensive, outpatient, multidisciplinary evaluation program for children / youth who have juvenile justice involvement and have been referred by the Juvenile Justice System.
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Expectations
The objective of JJIE is to provide an individualized, comprehensive, culturally competent, timely, and through assessment of a child / youth currently involved with the juvenile justice system within a community based setting. The goal of the JJIE is to answer the individualized referral questions and develop wrap-around recommendations to divert the child / youth from out-of-home care or detention.
The JJIE will:
- Assess the scope / severity of the behavioral health and substance abuse problems
- Identify other psychosocial difficulties that need to be addressed
- Provide a foundation for treatment planning
- Assess both individual and family functioning and examine / promote family involvement
- Assess / enhance strengths and motivators of the child / youth and family
- Recommend interventions, treatment, community supports, and prosocial activities to foster improved functioning
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the Components of the JJIE?
A: The assessment includes:
- Comprehensive Psychological and Educational Evaluation
- Substance Abuse Assessment
- Trauma Assessment
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Home/Family Assessment
- Psychosocial History
Q: Who Provides the Services?
A: The multidisciplinary team includes:
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed Clinician
- Child / Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Child Care Staff
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Referrals & Payment
JJIE Referrals can be made to Natchaug Hospital upon order of the Juvenile Court from the following locations:
- Willimantic Juvenile Court
- Waterford Juvenile Court
For further information about the JJIE Program or to refer a child / youth, please contact:
Michelle LoFurno, Psy.D.
JJIE / DCFIE Program Director
Phone: 860.696.5931
Fax: 860.450.0663
Email: Michelle.Lofurno@hhchealth.org
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Locations
JJIE is funded by the Connecticut Department of Children & Families and developed through a collaborative effort between the Department of Children & Families and the Court Support Services Division of the Connecticut Judicial Branch.