The new vision for juvenile justice children Advocates roundtable Feb 7 2019 The National Conference of State Legislatures NCSL Bipartisan membership all 50 state legislatures ID: 751480
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Sarah Alice Brown, Group director criminal justice program
The new vision for juvenile justice,
children Advocate’s roundtable
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Feb. 7, 2019Slide2
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Bipartisan - membership all 50 state legislatures
Denver Policy Headquarters and also have DC Office
Criminal Justice Program
Mission Statement:Improve the quality and effectiveness of state legislatures Promote policy innovation and communication among state legislaturesEnsure state legislatures a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system Slide3
Juvenile Justice Reform Today and tomorrow:
A Bipartisan, cross-branch issue
Historical Background
Current Policies Distinguishing juvenile from adult offenders
Priorities: align fiscal responsibility, community safety and positive outcomes for youthFactors Slide4
Recent JJ Legislative Trends
Comprehensive Omnibus Reforms
Reestablishing Boundaries Between the Adult and Juvenile Systems
Due Process and Defense ReformPrevention, Intervention and Diversion
Treating Mental Health NeedsAddressing Racial and Ethnic DisparitiesReentry and AftercareSlide5
JJDPA reauthorization (HR 6964)
First updated since 2002: 5-year reauthorization
Strong bipartisan
supportUpdates core protections and adds new requirementsIncreases funding/accountabilityStates receive a formula grant for complying **Wyoming, Connecticut and Nebraska are the only states that do not participate in JJDPA.Slide6
Changes to state Plans
Must now be posted on publicly available website
Reports to the Governor are now required every other year
Explanation of evidence-based or promising practices
Explain how it takes into account adolescent brain scienceID how to reduce number of incarcerated youth, engage family members, and stop use of restraints on known pregnant youthSlide7
Impact on States
Incentive to further improve JJ systems
More screening of kids for human trafficking, mental health or drug or alcohol abuse
Phase out of shackling of pregnant girls
Support continuing education for detaineesProvides steps towards ending racial and ethnic disparitiesGives guidance on what reentry planning for juvenile offenders should look like Youth charged as adults now have to be out of adult jailsSlide8
Looking ahead…
Responding to JJDPA – state legislation
New direction
Continued juvenile justice reform
momentum2019: 406 bills already introduced in 34 statesSlide9
The new vision for juvenile justice
Resources and Contact for More Information
www.ncsl.org and sarah.brown@ncsl.org
Juvenile Justice Bill Tracking Database Thank you!
February 7, 2019