Support use of juvenile detention facilities, alternative programs for juvenile offenders, and Probation Department programs for resource families and crisis homes.
Position In Brief:
- Support flexible funding for facilities, programs, and staffing, such as providing youth behavioral/mental health.
- Support facilities for recreation and counseling programs within juvenile hall.
- Support the establishment of treatment for substance abuse disorder/detox programs for juvenile offenders..
- Support a media presence to increase public awareness and knowledge about programs with Probation Department’s resource families and crisis homes. Provide support, such as training and education, for community members who are caring for delinquent youth.
- Support and fund diversion and other alternative programs encouraging cultural and ethnic suppport and parent involvement.
- Support educational programs and opportunities within the juvenile detention facilities and the community.
- Support the continued use of science-based risk assessment tools.
Issues:
League to which this content belongs:
Humboldt County