Juvenile Justice
The juvenile justice system refers to the services and supports provided to children under the age of 18 who are involved with the justice system. The juvenile justice system is focused on moving services from treatment facilities to the community, focusing on diversion, and providing age-appropriate treatment.
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Connecticut Judicial Branch Awards $14 Million Behavioral Health Services Contract To Yale University, Will Serve Accused & Adjudicated Juveniles
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Ohio Department Of Youth Services Awards Cuyahoga County $30 Million For A Community Juvenile Justice Correctional Facility
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California Attorney General Seeks To Take Control Of L.A. County Juvenile Halls
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Judge Orders More Than 100 Youths Moved From L.A. County Juvenile HallÂ
Latest Resources
- North Carolina To Launch $3.5 Million Pilot Mental Health Program For Justice-Involved Youth In Juvenile Detention
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- Most North Carolina Juvenile Detention Centers Violate State Confinement & Treatment Policies
- Omni Family Of Services Acquires JusticeWorks YouthCare
- Tennessee Department Of Children’s Services Lacks Sufficient Juvenile Justice Capacity
- Pennsylvania Launches $5 Million Grant Initiative To Improve Juvenile Justice Practices
- Ohio Brief Calls For Expanded Mental Health Services To Prevent Juvenile Justice Involvement
- North Carolina Executive Order Targets Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice Coordination
- Juvenile Justice Overhaul In Ohio To Reduce Youth Capacity Per Room
- Multisystemic Therapy Program Launches In Williamson County, Texas
- Ethical AI In Behavioral Health: Practical Use Cases That Work
- Ohio Department Of Youth Services Request For Release Of Capital Funds For Facility Construction
- Scale Is Not Optional: The Growth Imperative For Long-Term Viability
- Dane County, Wisconsin, Launches Juvenile Justice Aftercare Program
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is enhancing safety at the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities by signing two emergency regulations on September 25, 2025, the state announced. The emergency regulations update housing policies to support juvenile access to mental health care. The updates are the first in 20 years and are part of the administration’s broader efforts to improve outcomes for second chances. The two emergency regulations address restrictive housing policies, formerly known as… Read
- Feasibility Report Ingham County Youth Center
- Connecticut Judicial Branch Awards $14 Million Behavioral Health Services Contract To Yale University, Will Serve Accused & Adjudicated Juveniles
- Kentucky Governor Signs Emergency Measures To Enhance Department Of Juvenile Justice Practices
- Delaware Seeks New Targeted Case Management Services For Adjudicated Youth Before & After Release
- Hims & Hers Announces Planned 2026 Expansion To Canada, Following ZAVA Acquisition Completion
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Government Contract Award Announcements
- Texas Awards Multiple Child Centered Care (T3C) Readiness Grant Services Contracts
- New York’s Oneida County Awards Employee Assistance Program Services Contract To Center For Family Life & Recovery, Inc.
- Alaska Awards Emergency Medical Services System Evaluation Contract To The Paramedic Foundation
- Texas Awards Forensic Psychology Services Contract To Philip R. Taft PsyD PLLC & Associates
- Ohio Awards Problem Gambling Treatment & Telehealth Service Expansion Contract To Problem Gambling Network Of Ohio