Oregon Juvenile Justice Stakeholder Letter To Legislature Requesting Standards & Oversight Of Detention Centers

This letter was sent on February 27, 2018, from a coalition of Oregon juvenile justice stakeholders to the state's legislature. The letter asks for the legislature's support in developing standards and oversight for juvenile detention facilities, including:

Risk assessment screening to determine the least restrictive placement for each youth;
Access to an independent entity charged with investigating complaints of abuse or neglect;
Access to visitation and community integration to the greatest extent possible;
Appropriate, evidence-based services, treatment, and healthcare;
Culturally competent staff and culture within the facility;
A full day of education five days per week that . . .