The Shelby County Juvenile Assessment Center Working Group released this report on October 15, 2017 for the Shelby County Youth Assessment and Resource Center in Shelby, Tennessee. The report lays out the proposed framework for the assessment center, including the following:

The importance of the assessment center
Benefits of theĀ assessment center
How the success of theĀ assessment center will be measured
Goals of theĀ assessment center
Who will be served by theĀ assessment center
Primary operating partners of theĀ assessment center
Staffing, facilities, and hours of operations
Key features of theĀ assessment center
Funding and next steps for planning . . .

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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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