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Resolution adopting training standards for Juvenile Case Managers employed by
the City of Corpus Christi, providing for implementation of said standards, and
providing for periodic review to ensure implementation of the requisite standards.
WHEREAS, the City has, under Code of Criminal Procedure 102.0174, authorized a juvenile case manager fund
supported by additional costs assessed and collected in municipal court;
WHEREAS, the City has, under Code of Criminal Procedure 45.056, employed juvenile case managers to provide
services in cases involving juvenile offenders before the court;
WHEREAS, the 82'd Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 61, which requires a governing body employing a
juvenile case manager to adopt reasonable rules for juvenile case managers that provide for a code of ethics,
educational pre -service, in-service training standards, and training in relevant substantive areas;
WHEREAS, the City's current Code of Ethics applies to all City employees, including Juvenile Case Managers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to ensure that its juvenile case managers receive the requisite training and are
held to the highest ethical standards;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council adopts the Educational Pre -service and In-service Training Standards attached to
and incorporated into this ordinance as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. All juvenile case managers shall receive training in the role of juvenile case manager, case planning
and management, applicable procedural and substantive law, courtroom proceedings and presentation, services to at -
risk youth, local programs for juveniles, and the detection and prevention of abuse, exploitation, and neglect of
juveniles, as provided m Exhibit "B" which is attached to and incorporated into this ordinance.
SECTION 3. Standards adopted by this ordinance shall be implemented by the Municipal Court and the Juvenile
Assessment Center.
SECTION 4. The performance of the juvenile case managers shall be reviewed annually to ensure implementation
of the rules adopted by this ordinance. The review must form a part of the employee annual performance evaluation
that is conducted under the Employee Policies and Procedures of the City.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa Joe Adame
City Secretary Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lisa Agui ar )Assistant City Attorney
for the City Attorney
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Exhibit A- Pre -Service and In -Service Training Standards
TRAINING STANDARDS
Minimum Education Requirements for Case Managers:
A Juvenile Case Manager applicant must possess the following:
• Valid Texas drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Degrees in relevant social sciences such as social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or
counseling are preferred.
Minimum Pre -Service Training Requirements:
New Juvenile Case Managers shall obtain a minimum of 24 hours of knowledge or skill -based training prior to
assuming case management duties. Training must include the following topics:
• The role of the Juvenile Case Manager
• Ethics
• Fundamentals of case planning and management
• Introduction to juvenile law and courtroom proceedings
• Law Enforcement process and procedures
• Recognizing, reporting and preventing child abuse, exploitation and neglect
• Introduction to/visits to local programs and services for juveniles
Annual In -Service Training Requirements:
Juvenile Case Managers shall complete a minimum 16 hours of additional in-service training each fiscal year.
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
Legal updates
Mental health in juveniles
Suicide prevention
Substance use
Domestic and family violence
Rape/sexual assault
Bullying
Graffiti
Gangs and gang violence
Juveniles with physical, mental and learning disabilities
Cultural Competency
Youth and social media influences
Exhibit B — Training Requirements
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Each calendar year, a Juvenile Case Manager shall complete a minimum of eight hours of training in one or a
combination of the following areas:
• 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 for juveniles; and
• Detection and prevention of abuse, exploitation, and neglect of juveniles.
Corpus Ctiristi, Texas
The above resolution was passe
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler
Kelley Allen
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Priscilla G. Leal
David Loeb
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
e following vote:
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