ACCESS TO SPECIALTY SERVICES
We believe that all youth in need of specialty services such as mental health and substance abuse must receive these services as part of the juvenile justice intervention.
Agendas by Legislative Session Year
EDUCATION IS KEY TO SUCCESS
We understand that academic and vocational education are key ingredients of a youth’s success and advocate for dynamic and individualized educational and vocational services geared to the learning level of the youth served.
POLICIES AND SERVICES RESEARCH BASED
We advocate for sound legislation and Department policies/procedures that are based on research and that contribute to and supports effective juvenile justice services.
BALANCED CONTINUUM OF SERVICES
We believe that public safety is best served by promoting the development of a balanced continuum of juvenile justice services that include prevention, intervention, probation, commitment and aftercare.