Prevention/Diversion

• Increase public safety by employing effective risk-screening instruments to recognize youth who need to be detained.

• Provide proven diversion and alternatives-to-detention programs that deter delinquent behavior and reduce youth recidivism rates.

Parents & Community

• Strengthen and empower parents and guardians to help youth succeed.

• Work with communities and organizations to establish innovative programs to address the health and social needs of families and youth.

• Increase the reliance on effective community-based services to provide multi-dimensional treatment and positive development opportunities for youth.

Constructive Confinement

• Ensure safe, healthy, constructive conditions of youth confinement.

• Use technology and data to track success, measure outcomes and inform program improvements and innovation.

Society Re-entry

• Implement a Youth Re-Entry process that provides support services, education and skills training to ensure incarcerated youth make a transition into society as productive citizens.

Support Programs

• Institute Drug Court for 1st and 2nd time offenders.

• Support and advocate for the Youth Study Center currently in development.

Smarter Funding

• Advocate for increased federal funding for juvenile justice to support successful programs and cost effective strategies.