Goals

1 Share information and ideas.

2 Assist the Department of Juvenile Justice in the development of standards, certification and evaluation related to detention programs and facilities.

3 Provide information and input to the Department of Juvenile Justice as an aid in the formulation of detention policies.

4 Review all official policies of the Department of Juvenile Justice concerning detention and offer suggestions for improvements and/or modifications.

5 Impact the General Assembly on a proposed or existing laws regarding juvenile detention as the membership deems appropriate.

6 Provide a forum for other agencies and organizations interest in or associated with juvenile detention.

7 Promote training development opportunities for detention personnel.

8 Facilitate the collection and dissemination of information related to juvenile detention.