What does a safer juvenile justice system look like?
It starts with fewer young people in secure detention, better conditions for those who are in custody, and stronger support for young people throughout their involvement with the juvenile justice system.
That’s the goal behind new investments from the Administration for Children’s Services, the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, and the Department of Probation.
For young people, time in detention can disrupt school, family connections and access to services. New York City is expanding options that provide structure and support while keeping young people connected to their families, schools and communities whenever possible.
That includes expanding nonsecure detention and reentry services, improving educational, wellness and recreational programming in detention, strengthening facility safety and security, and providing trauma-informed youth development focused on resilience, communication and planning for the future. The city is also bringing court stakeholders together to address delays that can unnecessarily extend a young person’s time in custody.
Together, these efforts are designed to create a stronger continuum of care — supporting young people while reducing unnecessary time in secure detention and improving conditions for those who are in custody.
Read the full announcement from ACS, MOCJ and the Department of Probation → https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/news/p11-26/administration-children-s-services-mayor-s-office-criminal-justice-department-probation