Department of Juvenile Justice Merged with the Administration for Children Services
On December 7, 2010 Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed legislation officially merging the Department of Juvenile Justice into the Administration for Children's Services. (Read press release)
This approach will build on results already achieved by the City, which as part of its ongoing Juvenile Justice Reform has already reduced placements in state juvenile institutions by 56% since 2002. The City's integration of juvenile justice and child welfare programs will make possible long-term planning for the youth and their family as soon as they enter the juvenile justice system, and a focused strategy to place the youth on the path toward school, work, and successful adulthood. The overarching goal is to decrease the rate of recidivism for youth, a rate that is traditionally higher among juvenile offenders than adult criminals.
Secure and non-secrure detention services are now run by ACS's Department of Youth and Family Justice. Click the following links for more details:
