Community Assessment Tool
Overview
The risk assessment process is the cornerstone of our efforts to implement evidence-based services and interventions throughout the juvenile justice system in Florida. The Community Assessment Tool (CAT) Pre-Screen and Full Assessment were developed to assist Juvenile Probation Officers and contracted case managers in determining a youth’s level of risk to re-offend, identifying areas of highest criminogenic need, developing a meaningful intervention plan, and monitoring progress in reducing risk factors. The underlying philosophy is that the risk assessment enables Juvenile Probations Officers to reduce recidivism by promoting positive changes in attitudes and behaviors of youth while directing treatment and monitoring court-ordered sanctions. The CAT provides Department staff with data necessary to make informed decisions about which youth need which interventions and to what extent.
YES Plan
The Youth-Empowered Success (YES) Plan was developed to assist Juvenile Probation Officers and contracted case managers in utilizing the information gathered through the CAT to establish meaningful goals and actions in collaboration with the youth and family to address all court ordered sanctions. The purpose of the Intervention Plan Initiative is to significantly improve supervision services by implementing youth-specific intervention plans that focus on motivation for change, parental and community support networks, and evidence-based practices as tools to reduce criminogenic needs.
CAT Documents
- CAT & YES Plan Statewide Business Rules
- CAT Help Guide
- CAT Pre Screen Interview Guide
- CAT Full Assessment Interview Guide
- CAT Pre Screen (Paper Version)
- CAT Full Assessment (Paper Version)
- CAT JJIS Navigation Guide
CAT Help - Videos
- Importance of Fidelity
- ACE Score
- Domain 8
- CAT Information on the Pre/Post-Disposition Report (PDR)
- Saving and Completing the Assessment
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Community Assessment Tool or YES Plan (case plan tool):