What is the most critical issue for juvenile corrections?

Most youth detained in juvenile detention centers have been exposed to trauma in the form of community and family violence. These youth are at higher risk for mental and substance use disorders.

What are the options of juvenile corrections?

A judge can decide on probation, placement in a foster home, institutionalization, or some other alternative for the youth, such as referral to a treatment program, imposition of a fine, community service, victim-offender mediation, or restitution.

Is juvenile crime a big problem?

The public’s fear of crime, including juvenile crime, is a major concern for policymakers. In California, and throughout the nation, nightly news programs often begin their broadcasts with accounts of violent crime committed by juveniles.

What’s the mission of the division of juvenile corrections?

The Division of Juvenile Corrections (DJC) works to reduce delinquent behavior and promote safety for victims and the community. The mission of DJC is to promote a juvenile justice system that balances protection of the community, youth accountability, and competency building for responsible and productive community living.

What does DJC stand for in juvenile court?

DJC provides correctional supervision and offers programs and services to youth during their placement at a JCF. Generally, youth have time remaining on their court commitment orders upon their return to the community.

When does the California Department of juvenile justice become YCR?

The California Department of Corrections (CDCR) Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) becomes the Department of Youth and Community Restoration (YCR) within the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS), effective July 1, 2021. DJJ/YCR provides trauma-informed rehabilitative services to youth in its care.

When does the division of juvenile justice end?

The Governor’s 2020-21 Budget gradually transfers the responsibility for managing all committed youth housed at the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) from the state to local county jurisdictions. The realignment of DJJ services to the counties will eventually bring about the end of the state’s juvenile justice operations.

What does the Arizona Department of juvenile corrections do?

Welcome to the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is committed to providing supervision, rehabilitation, treatment, and education to committed youth adjudicated under state law as delinquent. ADJC operates and maintains a secure care facility for the custody…

What to do with youth in juvenile detention?

Each youth who is placed in our secure care facility shall receive rehabilitative services appropriate to the youth’s age, needs and abilities, including education, counseling, mental health services, recreation and vocational training.

When does KDOC take custody of a juvenile?

State law allows the KDOC to retain custody of a juvenile offender until the age of 22 ½ in a juvenile correctional facility and the age of 23 in the community.

What happens if a juvenile denies the charges?

Pre-conviction suspended prosecution programs are also available for juveniles who are drug or alcohol dependent or who are involved in acts of school violence. Successful completion of such programs results in a dismissal of the charges. If the juvenile denies responsibility for the charges, a judicial hearing is scheduled.