Massachusetts Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative
The State of Massachusetts, through the Department of Youth Services (DYS) and with other Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) partners, is in the process of implementing detention reform in four counties. With funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, CJI provides technical assistance to DYS and the JDAI partnership to support the system change process necessary to implement detention reform, as well as providing topical expertise on risk assessment, data-driven decision making, effective interventions for youth, and other areas as needed.
To find resources and to learn more about JDAI, visit the JDAI Help Desk.
