Specifications include, but are not limited to: DSCYF desires to contract for programs with evidence-based/informed and/or innovative approaches to treatment services which are supported by empirical literature. The intent of the services requested is to promote relapse prevention and pro-social behaviors for youth exhibiting ISB. Services should emphasize helping each youth to increase his/her awareness and range of choices concerning his/her behavior, to develop specific coping skills and self-control capacities and build resilience through protective factors including self-esteem, effective communication, personal accountability, respect for authority, and discipline in the context of individualized programming. Principles of the programs should include: • Program models supporting trauma-informed care, focusing on strengthening connections between the family and community; • Cultural and linguistic competent services; • Individualized planning tailored to the needs and strengths of each youth and family; • Respectful partnerships with parents and caregivers; and • Family focused and strength-based approach to problem-solving. A. Residential Services Successful biddersshall provide residential ASO treatmentservices to youth with ISB. Bidders must describe their expertise in treatment of youth with ISB and discuss their experience and willingness to collaborate with the Delaware team. For youth receiving residential treatment, the length of stay is clinically driven. Anticipated lengths of stay may range as authorized by DSCYF and based on each youth’s individualized treatment needs to address identified risk/needs as indicated in the PROFESOR/JSOAP or other relevant assessments. The programs must aspire to become a stabilizing event in the care of each resident, helping him/her to avoid further involvement with the criminal justice system and to return to the community in control and capable of making a successful transition to a responsible and crime-free life. The programs must provide treatment, medical services, educational, physical activities, and a safe and secure environment seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours per day, three hundred and sixty-five (365) days per year. Services must be in line with the DSCYF’s “System of Care” philosophy and are targeted to provide services in the least restrictive, most appropriate setting possible. Essential service components shall include the following: • PROFESOR/J-SOAP risk assessment; • Sexual victimization and perpetration therapy; • Family therapy; • Individual counseling; • Grief therapy; • Anger management; • Group counseling; • Psychiatric and psychological services; • Conflict resolution; and • Educational services, including Special Education accommodations. The program shall provide: • Individualized treatment, educational services and supervised activities designed to reduce recidivism; • A program where youth can express their feelings and concerns as they explore the nature of their offense(s) and the impact of their behaviors upon their community; • Individualized treatment services to help reduce recidivism; • Assistance with the development of an individualized safety plan; • Assistance with understanding and addressing their community reintegration/relapse prevention plan; • Preparation to assist youth for successful reintegration back into their community; • Assistance with meeting community service and/or restitution obligations whenever possible; and • Employment of experienced, diverse, and well-trained staff who can engage positively and assist the youth and their families with understanding their situation and identifying strategies to help them improve their lives.
