National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Detention

The NCJFCJ is working with the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative to help provide information to judges on alternatives to detention. The JDAI Initiative is dedicated to giving youth involved in the juvenile justice system opportunities to develop into healthy, productive adults through core strategies such as:

Collaboration
Reliance on Data
Objective Admission Screening
Alternatives to Secure Detention
Expedited Case Processing
Strategies for "Special" Detention Cases
Rigorous Facility Inspections
Strategies to Reduce Racial Disparities

Visit the JDAI Help Desk for the latest information and resources on detention alternatives. Additional information on the Initiative is available through the Annie E. Casey Foundation.