JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS ADMINISTRATION.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 154 of August 5, 1998, as amended, known as the Juvenile Institutions Administration Act, in accordance with the Reorganization Plan No. 3 of December 9, 1993 abscribed this Administration to the Department of Corrections. Act No. 88 of July 9, 1986, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Minors Law, established that the Juvenile Institutions Administration and any other public or private organism must provide treatment and detention centers for any minor covered by the provisions of said law.

MISSION

Provide necessary rehabilitation to minors that have broken the law so that they develop the skills that will allow them to return to the free community.

VISION

To be recognized as leaders, committed to the rehabilitation of youthful offenders, integrating new models of treatment and the latest available technology. To prepare young people to make significant contributions to our society, promoting a better quality of life for them and their families.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Juvenile Institutions Administration is comprised of the following organizational units:

  • Institutions
  • Programs
  • Administration Office
  • Evaluation, Oversight, Control and Quality
  • Human Resources
  • Administrator's Office

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Juvenile Institutions Administration is located at No. 34 Teniente Gonzlez Avenue at the corner of Calaf Street, Tres Monjitas Industrial Park in Hato Rey. There are also six Multi-Family Services Offices in the following municipalities: Arecibo, Guayama, Humacao, Mayagez and Ponce. It has detention centers located in the municipalities of Bayamn, Humacao, Guayama, Ponce and Villaba. In addition, there are three special projects: Specialized Mental Health Module for Males in the Bayamn Social Treatment Center (PUERTAS) and at the Girls Social Treatment Center in Ponce and the CREANDO Program at the Salinas National Guard Base.

PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE

POSITIONS AUTHORIZED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 1,820 1,698 1,612 1,545 1,562

Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.

PROGRAMS

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Implements public policy related to the treatment and rehabilitation of youthful offenders. It plans, supervises and evaluates young people's integral development programs and projects designed to modify behavior patterns. It offers assessment and administrative support to the Agency's operational areas, the juvenile institutions under its jurisdiction and Multi-Family Centers. These services cover the following areas: security, legal services, administration, budget and finances, and information systems.

Objective

  • Provide administrative and managerial support to programs and operational units.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 43 32 23 17
Judges, Lawyers, and Legal Staff 3 4 0 0
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 2 2 1 1
Information Systems 3 3 3 2
Total, Positions 51 41 27 20

Treatment and rehabilitation services to juvenile offenders

Program Description

Offers direct services to youthful offenders in the following areas: physical and mental health services, controlled substance abuse, institutional and community social work, academic and vocational education, employment through youth businesses, recreation, meals, clothing and personal hygiene, chaplains, transportation and custody. It offers evaluation, classification and placement services for minors according to individually designed treatment plans. In addition, the Evaluation and Monitoring Division evaluates services received by the young people in the institutions to be sure they comply with federal provisions.

Objectives

  • Diversify and broaden treatment services for institutionalized young people.
  • Design service models aimed at minors in less restrictive environments.
  • Continue to offer services to the minor's nuclear family through the multi-family service centers.
  • Design service models aimed at strengthening the social skills of the families of young people in the custody of the Agency.
  • Design innovative intervention strategies for its programs and services.

Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

"Keys to Your Business" delivered 506 724 606
Children benefit from parents school 974 1,230 1,064
College Board Examination 25 60 35
Drug levels 49 55 55
Laboratories 7,974 14,280 14,280
Level requirements 175 135 175
Mental health 6,157 6,000 6,000
Number of families served 950 1,180 1,030
Number of hospitalizations and emergency room 41 50 50
Number of relapses 52 35 55
Oral health 0 3,084 3,084
Post secondary studies 81 18 15
Promoted 163 146 146
Regular program 756 22 300
Services model (%) 100 100 100
Special education 251 232 266
Special studies (medical treatment) 658 700 700
Specialized secondary services 4,037 1,090 4,100
Vaccines and tuberculin 0 1,744 3,840
Vocational workshops 576 756 706

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget formulation process.

Customers

Minors in detention, minors serving sentences in the custody of the Puerto Rico government and families of youthful offenders in the Multi-Family Services Centers throughout the island.



Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 508 482 346 268
Teachers 84 81 62 76
Other Safety and Protection Staff 981 924 1,006 1,038
Families and Community Services Staff 127 116 116 107
Health Services 69 54 55 53
Total, Positions 1,769 1,657 1,585 1,542



FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $67,073,000. The funding includes: $66,616,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $405,000 in Federal Grants, $2,000 from Other Income and $50,000 from the Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA.

Operational Expenses reflect an increase of $9,252,000 in comparison with the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget. This funding will be used to cover expenses related to Juvenile Services Officials graduating from the academies in 2010-2011. This increase includes an additional $1,900,000 to pay for overtime. In addition, $350,000 were allocated for the continuation of the "CREANDO" Program designed to to help youth obtain a high school diploma and develop personal skills and physical conditioning.

The Joint Resolution - General Fund will allow for continuing treatment and rehabilitation services for the youth population and their families. They will also allow for the offering of educational and medical services as well as treatment for the use and abuse of controlled substances that includes follow up in cases of deviation.

The funds provided by the Title I Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children are intended to cover the cost of the Complementary Education Program that offers tutoring in the Science, Spanish, Mathematics and English; reinforcing basic skills in these subject areas.

Other Income is generated by Juvenile Enterprises income.

For Fiscal Year 2011-2012, it is estimated that a similar contribution will be received from ARRA funds for security programs.



SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
General Management and Administration 2,722 2,374 1,779 1,770
Treatment and rehabilitation services to juvenile offenders 73,264 68,087 56,042 65,303
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 75,986 70,461 57,821 67,073
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations
Treatment and rehabilitation services to juvenile offenders 0 157 0 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 157 0 0
Total, Program 75,986 70,618 57,821 67,073
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 75,517 23,416 57,364 66,616
Federal Grants 467 1,343 405 405
Other Income 2 2 2 2
Local Stabilization Fund 0 45,700 0 0
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 0 0 50 50
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 75,986 70,461 57,821 67,073
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 157 0 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 157 0 0
Total, Funding Sources 75,986 70,618 57,821 67,073
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 61,963 56,721 45,643 54,330
Rent and Utilities 5,289 4,480 4,480 4,536
Purchased Services 2,903 3,590 2,133 2,483
Transportation Expenses 130 100 100 99
Professional Services 2,252 1,541 1,541 1,553
Other Expenses 229 263 174 188
Equipment Purchases 10 29 58 19
Office Supplies and other Materials 3,210 3,737 3,692 3,865
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 75,986 70,461 57,821 67,073
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities 0 157 0 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 157 0 0
Total, Expense Category 75,986 70,618 57,821 67,073

SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM

General Management and Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 2,722 690 1,779 1,770
Local Stabilization Fund 0 1,684 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,722 2,374 1,779 1,770
Total, Funding Sources 2,722 2,374 1,779 1,770
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 2,405 2,092 1,498 1,493
Rent and Utilities 227 214 214 210
Purchased Services 5 10 10 10
Transportation Expenses 10 3 3 3
Other Expenses 15 13 13 13
Equipment Purchases 5 4 3 3
Office Supplies and other Materials 55 38 38 38
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,722 2,374 1,779 1,770
Total, Expense Category 2,722 2,374 1,779 1,770
 



Treatment and rehabilitation services to juvenile offenders

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 0 0 50 50
Federal Grants 467 1,343 405 405
Joint Resolution - General Fund 72,795 22,726 55,585 64,846
Local Stabilization Fund 0 44,016 0 0
Other Income 2 2 2 2
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 73,264 68,087 56,042 65,303
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 157 0 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 157 0 0
Total, Funding Sources 73,264 68,244 56,042 65,303
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 59,558 54,629 44,145 52,837
Rent and Utilities 5,062 4,266 4,266 4,326
Purchased Services 2,898 3,580 2,123 2,473
Transportation Expenses 120 97 97 96
Professional Services 2,252 1,541 1,541 1,553
Other Expenses 214 250 161 175
Equipment Purchases 5 25 55 16
Office Supplies and other Materials 3,155 3,699 3,654 3,827
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 73,264 68,087 56,042 65,303
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities 0 157 0 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 157 0 0
Total, Expense Category 73,264 68,244 56,042 65,303