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.
Editor’s Picks
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Maryland Changes Laws On Charging Juveniles As Adults: 16- & 17-Year-Olds Will Go To Juvenile Court First
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Missouri Juvenile Justice Overhaul Changes Eligibility For Adult Prosecution
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Juvenile Justice Out-Of-Home Placements Drop 41% In Past Year For Jurisdictions Engaged In Probation Reform
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94% Of Arkansas Participants In Family Centered Treatment Avoided Higher Levels Of Care
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Iowa Juvenile Court Services (JCS) selected Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) to provide screening and trauma-informed skill-building services to youth held in juvenile detention facilities for the state’s Fifth Judicial District. The contract begins July 1, 2026. The initial term runs through June 30, 2027, with five one-year renewal options through June 30, 2032. If all renewal options are exercised, the maximum contract value is $1.8 million, at up to $300,000 annually. LSI will screen… Read
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