HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-12-3507)-06/29/2012RESOLUTION R-12-3507
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ETHICAL AND TRAINING STANDARDS
FOR JUVENILE CASE MANAGERS EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE AS REQUIRED BY TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL
PROCEDURE ARTICLE 45.056
WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 102.0174,
the City Council of the City of Colleyville, Texas, has authorized
a]uvenile Case Manager Fund from a fee assessed and
collected in Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 45.056,
the City has employed a Juvenile Case Manager to provide ;
services in cases involving juvenile offenders before the court I
the that statute requires a governing body employing a
Juvenile Case Manager to adopt reasonable rules for Juvenile
Case Managers that provide a Code of Ethics and for the
enforcement of the Code of Ethics; appropriate educational '
pre-service and in-service training standards; and training in !
the role of the Juvenile Case Manager, case planning and ~
management, applicable procedural and substantive law, '~,
courtroom proceedings and presentation, services to at-risk ',
youth; local programs and services for juveniles and methods '
by which juveniles may access those programs and services, ~
and detecting and preventing abuse, exploitation, and neglect ;
of juveniles; and; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to ensure its Juvenile Case Managers adhere to
the highest ethical, training, and professional standards in
serving juveniles who appear in Municipal Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the City Council of the City of Colleyville, Texas hereby
authorizes the adoption of a Code of Ethics for Juvenile Case
Managers employed by the City of Colleyville, Texas, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", to which the City's Juvenile Case
Managers shall be held.
Sec. 2. THAT the City of Colleyville hereby adopts the educational Pre-
Service and In-Service Training Standards, attached hereto as
Exhibit ~~B", as the appropriate educational standards for its
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]uvenile Case Managers.
Sec. 3. THAT the City of Colleyville hereby adopts the educational Pre-
Service and In-Service Training Standards, attached hereto as
Exhibit ~~B", as the appropriate educational standards for its
]uvenile Case Managers.
Sec. 4. THAT the City of Colleyville hereby requires that its Juvenile
Case Managers receive training in the role of the Juvenile Case
Manager; case planning and management; applicable
procedural and substantive law; courtroom proceedings and
presentation; services to at-risk youth; local programs and
services for juveniles and methods by which juveniles may
access those programs and services; and the detection and
prevention of abuse, exploitation, and neglect of juveniles.
Such training shall be completed at appropriate times and as
opportunities for training in those areas may be reasonably
accessible, as outlined in Exhibit "B", attached hereto.
Sec. 5. THAT, the City of Colleyville hereby directs that the rules and
standards adopted herein be implemented by the appropriate
personnel.
Sec. 6. THAT, the City of Colleyville hereby requires annual review of
its Juvenile Case Managers to ensure implementation of the
rules and standards adopted herein.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF ~ AYES, O NAYS AND ~
ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 19T" DAY OF JUNE 2012.
ATTES~i n n CiTY OF COLLEYViLLE
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ynthia Singleton, TRMC, CMC David Kelly
City Secretary Mayor
Exhibit A
City of Colleyville
Code of Ethics for Juvenile Case Managers
Preamble
The goal of the juvenile case manager is to assist the Court in administering
the Court's juvenile docket and in supervising its court orders in juvenile
cases. The mission of the juvenile case manager is to assist judges in
providing juveniles the resources to shape their futures, connect with the
community, and become law abiding citizens. When applying this Code of
Ethics, keep foremost in mind that the City is guided at all times by the
values of integrity, excellence, compassion, and respect for the dignity of
every person.
Standards
Confidentiality. A juvenile case manager shall not disclose to any
unauthorized person any confidential information acquired in the course of
employment. A juvenile case manager shall not violate the confidentiality of
juvenile clients, unless it is to seek consultation services from within the
case management program, school campus, or the juvenile has threatened
to harm himself, herself or others, or to provide details of any criminal
activity or enterprise.
Conflicts of Interest. A juvenile case manager shall be alert to and avoid
conflicts of interest that interfere with the exercise of professional discretion
and impartial judgment. In order to maintain the community's trust in the
judicial system, a juvenile case manager should avoid soliciting or accepting
improper gifts, gratuities, or loans, and should avoid engaging in business
relationships that give rise to an appearance of impropriety.
Competence. A juvenile case manager shall endeavor at all times to
perform official duties properly and with courtesy and diligence. A juvenile
case manager shall fulfill his or her duty and represent himself or herself
only within the boundaries of their education, training, license, certification,
consultation received, supervised experience, or other relevant professional
experience.
Respect for the Law. A juvenile case manager shall abide by all federal,
state, county, and municipal laws, guidelines, ordinances and rules. A
juvenile case manager shall be familiar with the Texas Code of Judicial
Conduct and the basic standards to which members of the judiciary are held.
Abuse of Position. A juvenile case manager shall not use or attempt to use
his or her official position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for
himself, herself, or any other person. A juvenile case manager shall always
maintain an appropriate relationship with juveniles coming under the
jurisdiction of the Court. A juvenile case manager shall not discriminate
against any person on the basis of age, sex, creed, sexual preference,
disability, or national origin.
Enforcement
Any alleged violation of applicable ethical standards shall be subject to
investigation and discipline by the hiring entity's designated non-judicial
department or supervisor.
Exhibit B
Pre-Service and In-Service Training Standards
Definitions:
Pre-service: Training refers to those skills, training, or certifications
possessed at the time of hire or prior to the commencement of
the juvenile case manager's full duties.
In-Service: Training refers to additional skills, training, or certification
hours obtained after commencement of juvenile case
manager's full duties.
Pre-Service Training Requirements:
(Minimum recommendation of 24 hours of the following prior to
start case work)
• The role of the juvenile case manager
• Ethics
• Juvenile law & introduction to court procedure
• Fundamentals of case planning and management
• Interagency collaboration
• Risk assessment
• Juvenile mental health
• Child psychology
• Report writing
In-Service Training Requirements:
(Minimum recommendation of 8 hours per year)
• Mental health
• Legal updates
• Recognizing and Reporting Abuse & Neglect
• Substance Abuse
• Special Topics
o ]uvenile Gangs
o Family Violence
o Bullying
o Sex offenders
o Juveniles with Learning, Psychological, and Physical Disabilities
• Upgrades in Documentation and Technology
• How to Be an Expert Witness