Hundreds of thousands of young people are locked away every year in the nation’s 591 secure detention centers. This policy brief looks at the consequences of detention on young people, their families, and communities.
A Roadmap for Advancing Youth Diversion in Los Angeles County
The report offers a series of recommendations for the LA County juvenile justice system that may be adopted or adapted for other counties.
Executive Order Safe Policing for Safe Communities: Addressing Mental Health, Homelessness, and Addiction Report
This report highlights models and best practices used by states to address crisis with reduced or no police involvement.
Diversion Programs
This brief, easy-to-understand webpage describes juvenile justice services and benefits, and provides a list of further resources.
Juvenile Diversion Strategies and Models
This guide outlines 16 steps for implementing a successful juvenile diversion program, submitted by juvenile justice programs nationwide. Includes many examples.