JJDPA REAUTHORIZATION Changes made in 2018
IMPROVING EQUITY & WELL-BEING TITLE II: • State plans to reduce racial and ethnic disparities must be made public and must be grounded in adolescent research. • Law strengthens the 4 core requirements of JJDPA. • Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenses • Jail Removal/Sight & Sound • Racial & Ethnic Disparities • Expands eligible use of funds for states who are in compliance with the law • States also are required to report on use of dangerous practices, create re- entry plans for youth returning home, and strengthen the quality of education in out of home placements. • Authorized at $80 million
IMPROVING EQUITY & WELL-BEING Title V: • Creates local policy boards that can apply for and seek funding for prevention programs; • More than 25 types of programming that are permitted under this designation; • Requires a 50% match from localities. • Tribal Youth Program is still funded under Title V, with an 11% carve out; • Important note: These funds have been fully earmarked in recent years.
IMPACT ON STATES/LOCALITIES • Currently, 47 states & 6 U.S. Territories participate in the Act • Implementation success will depend on appropriation levels and OJJDP’s leadership to provide TA and training to states and localities. • Emphasis on evidence-based and promising practices. • Supports more robust community-based programming across the continuum for youth through extended ages of jurisdiction. • Data requirements will help focus states on what is happening with status offenses, youth re-entry and living arrangements, school-based arrests, and specialized populations (e.g. trafficked youth, girls, and Tribal youth). • More opportunities to increase education & workforce success.
CHALLENGES • Guidance and interpretation • Funding
CONTACT Naomi Smoot Rachel Marshall Executive Director Legislative Counsel Coalition for Juvenile Justice Campaign for Youth Justice 202-467-0864 (202) 558-3580 smoot@juvjustice.org rmarshall@cfyj.org
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