NCSE is an initiative
of the Partnership
for Families & Children.
www.pffac.org
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C.U.T.S. (Court Unified Truancy Suppression)
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| Contacts (1): |
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| Cheryl Starky *Primary Contact* |
chesta@juvenile.maricopa.gov |
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Date Entered: |
12/20/2004 |
| City or Cities: |
Phoenix |
State(s): |
AZ |
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Year of Inception: |
1996
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Geographic Area Covered:
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Countywide |
| Host Agency Name: |
Maricopa County |
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Host Agency Type:
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County government agency
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Target Gender:
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Male, Female |
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Target Race/Ethnicity:
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African American, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, White |
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Target Grade:
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Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade |
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Target Income:
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Low-income (less than $25, 000), Middle-income ($25, 000-$50, 000), Upper-income (more than $50, 000) |
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Target Language:
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English, Spanish |
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Target Family Focus:
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Family-wide |
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Target Disciplinary Issues:
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Suspended youth, Youth with juvenile justice involvement |
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Other Characteristics:
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Youth overage for grade, Youth of age for grade but below grade level, School-based truancy professionals, Law-enforcement truancy professionals, Court-based truancy professionals
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| Description: |
CUTS is a collaboration between the Juvenile Probation Dept and School Districts throughout Maricopa County. The program provides a protocol for schools to follow to intervene at the onset of truant behavior and a diversion program run by JPOS.
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| How Program is Funded: |
Through the County Diversion Budget. |
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Evidence of Effectiveness:
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Preliminary results available (includes draft papers, powerpoint presentations, etc.)
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How do you know your program is effective: Schools that implement the CUTS program show a decrease in truancy and an increase in graduation rates.
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