The Commission on Improving the Status of Children (CISC) recently adopted a new three-year plan that includes several objectives for the Multi-System Youth Task Force, one of which is improving how systems support children and youth during transitions—both when they are moving between systems and when they are exiting systems.
To support this objective, a transitional services subcommittee has been formed that will explore current challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations for the Task Force. They are looking to bring together probation officers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including both JDAI and non-JDAI counties, as well as counties that do and do not have local practices around reinstating jurisdiction. Having a range of perspectives will be important to informing this work.
Interested individuals should email Shelby Price, Youth Justice Strategist at shelby.price@courts.in.gov