An Act improving juvenile justice data collection
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to enhance data collection practices within the state’s juvenile justice system. It seeks to improve the accuracy and completeness of information gathered regarding young people involved with the system, including details about their circumstances, interventions, and outcomes. The goal is to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the juvenile justice process and to support data-driven decision-making. This will allow for better resource allocation and program evaluation.
Key provisions
- Requires more detailed data collection on juvenile justice cases.
- Focuses on gathering information about youth’s backgrounds and circumstances.
- Mandates tracking of interventions and support services provided.
- Includes data on system outcomes for juvenile justice involved youth.
- Establishes standards for data quality and consistency.
- Promotes the use of data for program improvement and evaluation.
- Requires reporting of data to relevant state agencies.
Who is affected
- Youth involved in the juvenile justice system
- Juvenile court judges and staff
- State agencies responsible for juvenile justice
- Advocacy groups working with youth
- Researchers studying juvenile justice
Notable changes
- The bill mandates increased detail in data collection.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
Cosponsors
Cynthia Stone Creem
James B. Eldridge
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