6_DYD_Diversion_WOS_ExhibitE_JSSMA_Instruct_YD-202601.pdf

This document is an instructional exhibit for the Justice System Stakeholder Management Assessment (JSSMA) tool prepared by the Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD) in support of the Youth Diversion and Development Services Work Order Solicitation. The JSSMA is a standardized assessment instrument designed to evaluate and document youth referred to the diversion program, capturing relevant information about their backgrounds, risk factors, and service needs. The exhibit provides detailed guidance on how service providers should administer the assessment, including instructions for data collection, scoring methodologies, and documentation procedures. The assessment tool functions as a critical component of the intake and evaluation process for youth who would otherwise face involvement in the justice system, enabling DYD to determine appropriate service placements and interventions. Providers responding to this solicitation must demonstrate capability in implementing this assessment instrument with fidelity and accuracy as part of their service delivery model.

The JSSMA instructions establish standardized protocols that all contracted service providers must follow to ensure consistency and quality in the assessment process across the diversion program network. The assessment tool is mandatory for all referred youth and serves as a foundational element for care coordination and service matching within the DYD diversion and development services framework. Compliance with the assessment procedures outlined in this exhibit is a requirement for contract performance, and providers must maintain accurate and complete JSSMA documentation for all served participants. This standardized approach ensures that Los Angeles County can effectively track program outcomes, identify youth service needs, and maintain accountability across its community-based diversion network.