Information for Professionals and Stakeholders
A variety of materials have been developed for judges, attorneys, team members and others to assist in the implementation of best practices into court cases.
Some of the these materials, like the Parenting Time Guidelines and Education Court Report, were created and approved by the Supreme Court Commission on Children in the Courts. Others, like the Team Guide for Transition Planning for Older Youth, were created with assistance and input from local teams.
Each year, over 300,000 young people are detained in juvenile facilities in the United States. The typical stay is brief - about 20 days - but even short stays can negatively impact the outcomes of that youth. Numerous studies conducted over the years show that detention disrupts schooling, impacts mental health, increases the likelihood of formal charges, and decreases outcomes like high school graduation employment. Detention is also expensive with the average stay of detention being about $200 per night per youth.