Focus Areas

Whether operating a Secure Residential Program, Group Home or Day Reporting Center for juveniles, the responsibility to maintain a safe and secure program is the highest priority. Security comes in many forms and includes perimeter and hardware security, staff knowledge skills and abilities, policy and procedure development and communication to name a few.

Many programs build out the Conduct and Accountability aspect of their program based on “What we have always done” without stepping back to see what the industry best practice model is and whether or not what they are doing has the desired outcome.

"Morale" is generally considered an internal management or employee welfare issue rather than a direct program deliverable. However, every organization's overall performance is directly correlated to staff morale and a sense of trust amongst employees and between administration and staff. SCS offers a comprehensive program evaluation, including aspects of staff and youth experience, to evaluate staff morale, identify overall program impact and to offer recommendations for improvement.

There are three fundamental aspects to any program, who it serves, what it does and how it does it. Within those broad categories there are a multitude of subcategories that make up the program and ultimately define it's potential for success. Every one of these components or combination of components require periodic review or enhancement or even potentially replacement. SCS offers an independent and objective assessment of all aspects of Program Design and Program Operations designed to offer recommendations for improvement.

Staff development is a critical component to any program’s success. What training they receive, how often they receive it, who delivers it

Every program is faced with unique situations or hurdles that may require outside evaluation. SYPC is prepared and willing to work with your organization to develop a strategy for addressing these challenges.