Juvenile Rehabilitation and Corrections

Primary goal: to rehabilitate and reintegrate juvenile offenders into society
Focus on treatment, education, and skill-building to address underlying causes of delinquency
Programs and services:
- Counseling and therapy
- Education and job training
- Substance abuse treatment
- Life skills training
- Family therapy and support

Residential facilities for juvenile offenders who require a higher level of care and supervision
Focus on rehabilitation and preparation for re-entry into the community
Services:
- Academic and vocational education
- Counseling and therapy
- Life skills training
- Recreational and leisure activities
- Family visitation and communication

Temporary holding facilities for youth awaiting trial or disposition
Focus on providing a safe and secure environment
Services:
- Food, clothing, and hygiene
- Medical and mental health care
- Education and recreational activities
- Counseling and support

Efforts to improve the juvenile justice system through policy and practice changes
Goals:
- Reduce recidivism and improve public safety
- Address racial and ethnic disparities
- Increase community-based services and alternatives to detention
- Improve mental health and substance abuse treatment
Strategies:
- Raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction
- Implement evidence-based practices and programs
- Increase funding for community-based services
- Improve data collection and analysis

Efforts to promote the rights and needs of youth involved in the juvenile justice system
Goals:
- Ensure fair and equitable treatment
- Promote access to education, healthcare, and social services
- Support youth and family empowerment
Strategies:
- Provide legal representation and advocacy
- Offer support services and case management
- Engage in policy and legislative advocacy
- Build partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders

Federal laws:
- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
State laws:
- Vary by state, but often include laws related to juvenile justice procedure, sentencing, and services
Rules and regulations:
- Govern the operation of juvenile detention centers and youth corrections facilities
- Establish standards for care, treatment, and services
- Regulate the use of restraints, isolation, and other practices

Focuses on treatment, education, and skill-building to address underlying causes of delinquency
Programs and services include:
- Counseling and therapy to address mental health issues
- Education and job training to prepare for employment
- Substance abuse treatment to address addiction
- Life skills training to develop daily living skills
- Family therapy and support to rebuild relationships

Temporary holding facilities for youth awaiting trial or disposition
Services include:
- Food, clothing, and hygiene to meet basic needs
- Medical and mental health care to address health issues
- Education and recreational activities to maintain physical and emotional well-being
- Counseling and support to address emotional and behavioral issues

Efforts to improve the juvenile justice system through policy and practice changes
Goals include:
- Reducing recidivism and improving public safety
- Addressing racial and ethnic disparities in the system
- Increasing community-based services and alternatives to detention
- Improving mental health and substance abuse treatment
Strategies include:
- Raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction
- Implementing evidence-based practices and programs
- Increasing funding for community-based services
- Improving data collection and analysis

Efforts to promote the rights and needs of youth involved in the juvenile justice system
Goals include:
- Ensuring fair and equitable treatment
- Promoting access to education, healthcare, and social services
- Supporting youth and family empowerment
Strategies include:
- Providing legal representation and advocacy
- Offering support services and case management
- Engaging in policy and legislative advocacy
- Building partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders

Federal laws include:
- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
State laws vary, but often include laws related to:
- Juvenile justice procedure
- Sentencing
- Services
Rules and regulations govern the operation of:
- Juvenile detention centers
- Youth corrections facilities
- Establish standards for care, treatment, and services
- Regulate the use of restraints, isolation, and other practices