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Project Brief

Government of South Australia

Department for Communities and Social Inclusion

Youth Justice Trauma-Informed Practice

Division: Youth Justice, Community and Organisational Support Author Name: Sarah Van Diepen Date Created: <25 August 2016>

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Project Brief Youth Justice Trauma-Informed Practice

Purpose This Project Brief defines the project at a high level and conveys critical information to the Project Steering Group to enable an informed decision to be made on whether to progress the project to the Planning Phase.

DCSI Youth Justice has identified a need to examine what we do well in working with children and young people who have experienced trauma, and where the opportunities are to improve our services. This review will involve an examination of current practice, procedure and workforce training from a trauma-informed approach, will consider action in other jurisdictions and make recommendations for future practice and policy direction.

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Table of Contents 1 Project Overview .................................................................................... 5

1.1 Background ......... .. .. .. ... ... ... ...... ............ .. ................ .. ......... ... ... ....... 5

1.2 Objectives ................... ...... ................... .. ............ ... ........... ... .... .. .... . 5

1.3 Scope .......................................... ...................... ... .... ... ..... .. ........... 5

1.3.1 Included ........................... ...... .......... .... .. .... .... .. ......... ... ... .... 5

1.3.2 Excluded ................. ......... ....... ... ........ .. ..... ..... .. ... .. .... ... .... ... 5

1.4 Strategic Alignment. ... ............................. ..... .... .. .... ... .. .... .. .. ........... 5

1.5 Aboriginal Impact Statement.. .. ... ..... .. ... ......... ................................ 6

1.6 Related Initiatives ..................... .. ............................... ................ .. .. 6

1.7 Outcomes (Benefits) .. .......... ... .. ............ .. .... ... .. ... ... .... ... ........ .. .... .. . 6

1.8 Outputs (Deliverables) .................. .... ... ... ... .................. ....... .. ......... 6

1.9 Assumptions .. .... ... ... ........ .. ...... .. ............... .. ... .... ........ .................. .. 6

1.10 Constraints ........... ............. ...................... ... .. .................................. 6

1.11 Critical Success Factors ....... ...................... ................... ... .... .. .... ... 7

2 Risks ....... ........ .. .. ... ................ ...................................................... .. .......... 7

3 High Level Planning & Costs ................................................................. 7

3.1 Milestones ............. ... ... ... .... ............................................................ 7

3.2 Costs/Funding ... ... ................ .. ... ... .......................... ...... ..... ............. 7

4 Project Governance and Resources ............................. ........................ 8

4.1 Stakeholders ................ ..... .... .... .. .... .. ............................................. 8

4 .2 Project Steering Group ..... .. .......... ....... .. ... ..................................... 8

4.3 Project Team .... ... .. ..... ... ............. .... .... ...... ... ...... .... .... ... .... ... .... .... .. 8

5 Communication ...................................................................................... 9

6 Appendix ............................................................................................ ..... 9

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Documentation and Approvals Document Location

The master soft copy of this document is held in the following location:

objective://id: A [email protected]

Revision History

Revision Version No Changes Date Marked

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Approvals

This document requires the following approvals.

Name Signature Date Of Issue Version

Sue Barr, Director, Youth Justice -~~~ - c;.2Qf ,(! 1{fo I -r

Distribution

This document has been distributed to:

Name, Title & Organisation

Youth Justice Leadership Team

Youth Justice Practice Development Committee

Date Of Issue Co~ies

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Project Brief

1 Project Overview

1.1 Background

Youth Justice Trauma-Informed Practice

The need to address trauma is being increasingly viewed as an important component of effective service delivery. Trauma is widespread, harmful and costly and can occur as a result of violence, traumatic experiences, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war and more. It is known that addressing trauma requires a multi-agency approach inclusive of education and awareness, prevention and early identification, and effective trauma-specific assessment and treatment.

A strong body of evidence that trauma-informed practice contributes to the rehabilitation of youth involved with the justice system.

The service delivery model for Youth Justice is oriented towards encouraging young people to take responsibility whilst recognising that children and young people have specific developmental needs different to those of adults and consequently require a youth (criminal) justice response.

Youth Justice applies a case management service delivery model that requires assessment of a young person's history and establishment of personal case management goals.

Creating a trauma-informed setting is a process that requires not only knowledge acquisition and behavioural modification, but may also require cultural and organisational paradigm shifts, as well as policy and procedural change.

1.2 Objectives Review current Youth Justice practice, procedures and workforce training from a traumainformed approach, consider initiatives in other jurisdictions, and make recommendations for future practice and policy direction.

1.3 Scope 1.3.1 Included To provide guidance and advice in relation to opportunities for improvement in the delivery of trauma-informed practice in Youth Justice across the broad areas of: • Policy/procedure • Service delivery • Partnerships/referral • Workforce/learning and development.

1.3.2 Excluded This project will not seek to duplicate work currently occurring elsewhere, such as the Family Inclusive Practice Guidelines and Adolescent Family Violence Intervention.

1.4 Strategic Alignment This project supports the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion strategic priorities to 'Support independence and participation', 'Make our communities stronger' and 'Provide the best services'. These directly support the South Australian Strategic Priority of 'Safe Communities, Healthy Neighbourhoods'.

This project aims to support children and young people to achieve their goals for themselves, their family and community, strengthen our partnerships with the nongovernment sector and other government agencies, promote staff learning and development to build skills and engagement, and embed continuous improvement in our organisational cu lture.

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1.5 Aboriginal Impact Statement The needs and interests of Aboriginal people have been considered in the development of this initiative/project. Particular consideration will be given to this group during the project in terms of how trauma-informed practice is best applied, and the high likelihood that specific tailored responses to grief and trauma in the Aboriginal population will be required.

1.6 Related Initiatives Policy and procedure development not specifica lly targeted by this project wi ll be encouraged to consider a trauma-informed practice lens.

1. 7 Outcomes (Benefits) It is expected that the key benefits which will be gained through this project will be:

• establish improved or new knowledge for staff in working from a traumainformed approach;

• improve outcomes for young people following research indications that working within a trauma-informed framework fosters engagement and making change; and

• act in accordance with State Government expectations in terms of collaboration and consultation in the delivery of services and service improvement (for example, 'Better Together') .

1.8 Outputs (Deliverables) Provide a clear and comprehensive list of what the project sets out to deliver during and at the end of the process.

Deliverable Literature review

Cross jurisdictional review

Review of key areas

Recommendations Implementation

1.9 Assumptions Assumptions of the project include:

Description An overview of the key recent literature which describes trauma-informed practice will be used to inform further deliverables. Review current practice across jurisdictions within Australia to inform further deliverables. Conduct a review of key areas of service delivery and design, seeking input from staff to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Produce set of recommendations for Leadership to consider. Guide implementation of endorsed recommendations.

• that there would be no additional tasks outside the current scope of the Project Brief placed upon the project during the course of the project;

• acceptance that certain key reference sources or criteria are valid; and • Leadership are supportive of the initiative.

1.10 Constraints

Constraint Budget Constraint

Schedule Constraint

Resource Constraint

Details There is no budget for this project, which will be conducted within existinQ resources. This project wi ll be completed by May 2017 to enable Business Plan action completion to timeframe. Youth Justice Strategy, Policy and Reporting will lead this project.

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1.11 Critical Success Factors • Trauma-informed practice approach is considered by Youth Justice staff. • Effective resources are made available. • A communication strategy to explain the benefits of doing things differently or

development of a training program is delivered.

The project will be deemed successful once the following criteria have been met: • Trauma-informed practice is evident in Youth Justice service delivery.

2 Risks It is proposed that a risk of not undertaking or completing this project is that some parts of Youth Justice may not work from a trauma-informed practice approach, which may be less effective.

The following significant Project Risks have been identified to date:

Risk Treatment Plan

lnsufficienUreduced resources • Identify internal resources that can be utilised .

• Ensure project is prioritised correctly to ensure adequate funding is available.

• Review requirements and project plan and adjust where necessary.

• Ensure project is integrated into Youth Justice Business Plan.

Tight timescales compromising • Ensure scheduling is completed well in advance and quality of products delivered resources are made aware of their requirements and

commitments.

• Review project requirements and adjust where necessary . Project proposal not supported by • Ensure engagement strategies are part of the supported Youth Justice staff implementation process.

• Implement a comprehensive communications plan .

3 High Level Planning & Costs

3.1 Milestones The project's key milestones and planned achievement date are summarised in the table below.

Key Milestone Target Date

Literature review September 2016 Cross jurisdictional review September 2016 Establish Workinq Group September 2016 Review of key areas, including tarqeted stakeholder consultation December 2016 Report and recommendations January 2017 Leadership approval January 2017 Implementation May 2017

3.2 Costs/Funding This project will be funded/delivered within current Youth Justice resources. Funding for the project will be sourced from within Youth Justice business unit's current budget allocations.

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4 Project Governance and Resources

4.1 Stakeholders

Stakeholder Interest I stake

Director, Youth Justice Hiqh Youth Justice Leadership Team High Practice Development Committee Hiqh Relevant Youth Justice staff High Youth Justice clients Hiqh Stanton Institute Moderate

4.2 Project Steering Group

Role Person/s Responsible Project Sponsor Director, Youth Justice

4.3 Project Team

Director Youth Justice & Y J Leadership Group

Final sign off on Project Brief and Recommendations

Practice Development Committee

To work as a filter for all practice issues I recommendations arising out of the project

" Project Team

• Manager SPR

• Senior Project Officer SPR

• Change Manager

• Principle Programs Officer

• CY J Representative

• Y JPS Representative

Lead Project Officer, Youth Justice

Importance

Hiqh High Moderate High Hiqh Moderate

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5 Communication Project updates will be provided as required to the Project Sponsor and Youth Justice Leadership Team. Additional communication requirements regarding the project and outcomes will be considered by the Project Team to ensure active staff engagement, consultation and communication.

6 Appendix

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