Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services
Overview
The Mission Of The Division Of Juvenile Justice And Youth Services Is To Be A Leader In The Field Of Juvenile Justice By Changing Young Lives, Supporting Families And Keeping Communities Safe.
We Provide A Continuum Of Intervention, Supervision, And Rehabilitation Programs To Youth Offenders While Assuring Public Safety.
Our Goals Are To:
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Goal 2
Goal 3
Division Philosophy - The Balanced Approach
The Balanced & Restorative Justice Model is a philosophy of correctional care that emphasizes three equally important principles:
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Accountability
When a crime occurs, a debt is incurred. Youth must be held accountable for their actions and to restore the victim’s losses. JJYS will be held accountable for the efficacy of services provided to youth.
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Competency development
Offenders should leave the system more capable of productive participation in conventional society than when they entered.
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Community protection
The public has a right to a safe and secure community. Youth also have the right to be safe while in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services.