Montgomery County Juvenile Court

Probation officers play a vital role in the justice system by bridging the gap between the court and the community. During this week’s 25th annual Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (July 21-27), Juvenile Court wants to recognize its Probation Services employees. Thank you to all those who supervise Court-affiliated youth and link them to community partners for restitution, treatment, education, training and other services. This important work requires patience and diligence, and has the potential to change the trajectory of many young people’s lives. (Photos from today’s #PPPSWeek2024 cookout)

Basketball, kickball, tug-of-war, snow cones, and many more outdoor activities. Staff at the Nicholas Residential Treatment Center recently hosted a fun Field Day for Court-affiliated youth at Arthur O. Fisher Park, located adjacent to the Center. 

Thirty new employees representing 17 different positions were officially sworn in by Judge Helen Wallace and Judge Julie Bruns at Juvenile Court today. The quarterly orientations, organized by the Human Resources team, involve tours of all court facilities and introductions by all department directors. This time, it also involved some trivia, prizes, and a competitive round of rock, paper, scissors. 😁

“Ok, let’s make a play here!” “Big hit, buddy.”  The cheers at the Delco Park softball fields in Kettering were full of encouragement during the Probation department’s annual softball tournament. For some, it was the youth’s first time ever playing; and for others, it was a chance to show off their athleticism. The annual event, sponsored by Building Bridges and the Riverdale Optimist Club, encourages youth to practice teamwork, communication and leadership skills.

If you, or someone you know, has experience working in a residential or group home facility and is looking for a new job, please check out the Youth Specialist Supervisor position that is available at the Center for Adolescent Services. See comments for link to apply.

Tiffany Dulin has worked at Montgomery County Juvenile Court for 24 years, the last nine serving as the director of the Intervention Center. Today, she was named the new deputy court administrator. Dulin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Court Manager through the National Center for State Courts. She also has previous experience working at the Daybreak runaway shelter, Killian Counseling and Consulting, and South Community Behavior Health Inc., where she worked as a Functional Family Therapist. Dulin graduated from Dayton’s Colonel White High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, specializing in Juvenile Justice from Alabama State University, located in Montgomery, Alabama. She earned a master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Dayton. “Tiffany’s in-depth knowledge of the court and our community, along with her passion for young people, justice and progress, make her a natural fit for the role of deputy court administrator,” said Eric Shafer, court administrator. “In this role, she will help lead and manage the extensive day to day operations of our court,” he said. Dulin also serves as an instructor for the Better Business Bureau’s Stop Shoplifting Program, and is an active member of the Dayton Mediation Center’s Advisory Board. She has also previously served as a member of the Dayton Public School’s Foundation Board, and a mentor for the Montgomery County Female Leadership Academy.

Learning continues throughout the summer for all the youth staying at a Juvenile Court facility. Last week, students at the Center for Adolescent Services studied the chemical reaction caused by mixing baking soda and vinegar. They witnessed the eruption made by mixing the ingredients in a volcano mold, thanks to instructors from Sinclair Community College’s WiSTEM program (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.)

Juvenile Court will reopen at 8:30 am on Friday, July 5. Wishing a safe holiday to you and your family!  

A local Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Rachel Easter, 33, received special recognition today outside the Day Air Stadium, right before the start of Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains baseball game. Easter was recognized for her efforts as a CASA volunteer for Montgomery County Juvenile Court. In two years, she has volunteered on three cases involving three children ranging from a newborn baby to 6 years-old. “She never just does the bare minimum, but reaches out to anyone that may be relevant and verifies all she can about a case,” said Cassia Patten, CASA volunteer coordinator. “From finding and interviewing family regardless of their housing situation, to doing remote visits to children and relatives across the county for kinship placement, her focus on fairness makes her a great advocate.” Dozens of CASA volunteers from Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, Miami, Clark, and Warren counties attended the July 2 game, thanks to Ohio CASA. Throughout the season, the statewide organization has been traveling to major and minor league baseball games across Ohio this summer to recognize the work done by CASA volunteers, and to bring attention to the need for more. “The work of dedicated CASA volunteers like Rachel is essential to ensuring children who need it most have a voice in court and an advocate in their corner,” said Ohio CASA Executive Director Doug Stephens. “Ohio CASA is honored to highlight her work and the work of the thousands of CASA volunteers statewide via this summer campaign.” CASA volunteers are community members of all walks of life who, after detailed training, advocate for children experiencing abuse and neglect. There are CASA programs in 60 Ohio counties.

Thirty youth at the Center for Adolescent Services completed their Positive Behavior Interventions and Support expectations and earned some fun in the sun. Each month, a different staff division at CAS hosts an incentive activity for the youth who meet their goals. In June, the Treatment team brought in an inflatable water slide, organized water games, and even allowed the youth to toss whip cream filled plates.