Collection of Evidence-based Practices for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Treatment Needs
The 2003 General Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 358 (Houck) directing the Commission on Youth to revise the Collection of Evidence-based Practices for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Treatment Needs (The Collection) biennially. The resolution instructs the Commission to seek assistance from an Advisory Group, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Secretary of Public Safety, and Secretary of Education in posting, maintaining, and biennially updating The Collection. In addition, the Commission shall make The Collection available through web technologies and develop a cost-effective and efficient dissemination method to allow easy access.
Powers and Duties of the Office of the Children's Ombudsman as Related to Juveniles Committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice
The Commission on Youth shall coordinate with the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman to convene a work group of stakeholders to consider the necessary steps to extend the powers and duties of the Office of the Children's Ombudsman to include juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Review Funding and Support for Virginia's Children's Advocacy Centers
The Commission on Youth shall convene a work group of stakeholders and develop recommendations to respond to funding gaps for Virginia’s Children’s Advocacy Centers. The work group should examine Children's Advocacy Centers and identify funding models that support continued access to services. The work group should consider incentives for local governments to draw down funding in addition to existing state, federal, and private funding sources.
