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| SC Juvenile System Reorganized |
| By pr-usa.net |
| Published: 03/14/2011 |
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Two prominent South Carolina criminal justice officials, Bill Byars, the new head of the S.C. Department of Corrections and former Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) director, and State Law Enforcement Division Director Reggie Lloyd, recently called for the state to make better use of the full range of government resources in cases involving young people accused of juvenile crimes. If key players such as DJJ Circuit Solicitors and social workers cooperate and share information, they can better understand the full range of influences in a child's life. Three counties in South Carolina, including Georgetown County, are currently implementing a model developed by the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform that will document progress and establish best practices for collaboration between the DJJ and the South Carolina Department of Social Services. The Crossover Youth Practice Model was designed to help jurisdictions achieve better outcomes for minors who are involved in both the child welfare system and the juvenile justice process. The model defines crossover youth as those who have experienced maltreatment at home and have been found delinquent. By ensuring the engagement of family members and promoting fair treatment of all parties involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, the following results are expected: -Reducing the number of minors in foster care who face juvenile crimes charges -Reducing child welfare placements from the juvenile justice system -Increasing family satisfaction with final outcomes Read More. |
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