Measures to Improve Outcomes for Youth in Juvenile Justice System

Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission: Establishment

Advisory Committee to Commission: Establishment

Establishment of procedures to determine effectiveness of juvenile justice system and outcomes of juveniles

Development of strategic plan relating to use of evidence-based practices in providing services to children

Annual quality assurance review of each state facility for the detention of children and regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children

Implementation of risk assessment tool and mental health screening tool

Percentage of certain State money to be used to develop, promote and coordinate evidence-based programs and practices

Establishment of evidence-based program resource center.

Annual report by the Division of Child and Family Services concerning compliance with evidence-based standards and analysis of performance measures.

Development and implementation of family engagement plan.