(a) To ensure statewide accountability for the delivery of youth services consistent with this subchapter, the Division of Youth Services shall create the Youth Justice Reform Board no later than sixty (60) days following July 22, 2015. (b) (1) Except for a member who is appointed from the General Assembly, the members of the Youth […]
(a) As used in this section and § 9-28-1203: (1) “Proven effective community-based alternatives” means interventions, supports, programs, and practices that are recognized as best practices based on rigorous evaluation and research, or are based on a clear and well-articulated theory or conceptual framework for delinquency prevention. These include, without limitation, community-based services that are […]
(a) (1) The Division of Youth Services shall establish a method to calculate state costs saved that are realized from a reduction in the number of secure out-of-home placements. (2) (A) The division shall develop a reinvestment plan to redirect savings realized from a reduction in the number of secure out-of-home placements. (B) The division […]
