1999-1009-Resolution No. 99-077 Recorded 10/14/1999VOL: CJ1999 PAGE: 1009
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STATE OF OREGON
COUNTY OF DESCHUTES
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MARY SUE PENHOLLOW
DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK
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Regional At -Risk Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 99-077
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WHEREAS, the counties of Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson recognize a need to
plan for and help support a system of highly effective, gender-sA i Wivf&N [ME haw
risk, dependent, delinquent girls; and COUNTY CLERK
WHEREAS, this regional system should be designed and implemented in a manner
that understands female development and the individual needs, unique community
supports, and issues related to gender and gender identity; and
WHEREAS, we place great value on treatment and accountability options for girls
that are community-based because they provide an ability to actively involve families
and the community wherever appropriate; and
WHEREAS, state courts in the 11th and 22nd Judicial Districts as well as our
communities have identified improved services for dependent and delinquent girls as
an urgent issue in Central Oregon; and
WHEREAS, the three counties, working in partnership, and with our communities
can be more effective in developing ideas for a comprehensive, gender specific
continuum of services including secure shelter and treatment foster care options; and
WHEREAS, the Oregon legislature, The Juvenile Crime Prevention Advisory
Committee and the Governor's office seek to establish a coordinated, comprehensive
regional system to serve delinquent, dependent, and at -risk juvenile females.
NOW THEREFORE, we submit a joint, Central Oregon application to the Juvenile
Crime Prevention Advisory Committee and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the counties of Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson adopt the
Central Oregon Female -Specific Policy.
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Stephen . Tiktin,-Presiding Judge
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Regional Female Specific Policy for Central Oregon
Policy to help at risk girls in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties
It is the policy of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties to attempt to provide a
system of social services that recognizes and acknowledges gender differences. Young
men and women share many similarities, however there are important differences that
affect a girl's healthy growth and development.
Research demonstrates that girls, in the development of their personal identity, are
relationship oriented. They focus considerable attention on relationships within the
family, with peers and in the community. Feelings and emotions are central to how
they relate in the world. Research further indicates that programs for girls that
recognize and acknowledge the importance of keeping healthy relationships in tact are
more successful.
Based on this research, it is the intent of our regional partnership that services for
girls:
o Value the female perspective;
o Celebrate and honor the fact that the female
experience is different from the male experience;
o Are sensitive to gender factors that affect healthy
growth and development in girls; and
o Empower girls to reach their full potential.
Services for girls within the regional partnership may include:
❑ Promote programming that supports the
educational, social and emotional development
of girls;
❑ Encourage the development of a positive self
image by recognizing femininity as a strength;
E3 Recognize that feelings and emotions are central
to how healthy females relate and behave;
o Focus on the importance of building and
maintaining healthy relationships; and
❑ Provide healthy and successful female role
models.
This policy was established in September 1999 and is based on the policies and work of the
Jefferson County Commission on Children and Families, the Crook County Commission on
Children and Families and the Coalition of Advocates for Equal Access for Girls