To: Board of Supervisors
From: Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title: Gift Cards to support Juvenile Probation Clients
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, to execute on behalf of the County Probation Officer, or designee, a purchase order with Blackhawk Network Inc, for 40 Target gift cards in the amount of $50 each, 49 Walmart gift cards in the amount of $50 each, 10 Amazon gift cards in the amount of $50 each, and a $50 shipping fee for a grand total of $5,000 to provide support for Juvenile Probation clients.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These gift cards will be 100% funded by Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Probation Department has implemented an Evidence Based Practices (EBP) cognitive behavioral program called "Core Correctional Practices (CCP)" as part of an EBP redesign. CCP focuses on training Deputy Probation Officers to utilize effective communication and rehabilitative interventions with individuals on probation to effect positive behavioral change. The Department uses a behavioral management system that offers incentives which is responsive to the individual risk and needs of the client. Incentives, that may include gift cards, have been proven to be a positive motivator for sustained behavioral change and a necessary component to a successful behavior management system.
In addition to implementing Evidence Based Practices, the Probation Department's goal is to ensure Juvenile clients have the best possible chance to avoid further negative contact with the justice system, and resources, such as incentives and stabilization supports, are essential to removing barriers for children and families as they engage with Probation.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If unapproved, the Probation Department will not be able to provide behavioral management incentives, or support stabilization and barrier removal...
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