Welcome
The New York State Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG) is a board of juvenile justice experts from across New York State that is charged with supervising the preparation and administration of New York State’s federal juvenile justice and delinquency prevention plan. Our website is a home for comprehensive New York State juvenile justice information. It is designed to share what we know about the New York State juvenile justice system; provide information about legal, policy and funding developments; offer convenient access to the training provided at JJAG sponsored events; and enhance transparency in the JJAG’s work to promote accountability, effectiveness, and innovation in New York State’s juvenile justice system.
What's New...
The State Fiscal Year 2012-13 enacted budget includes authorization for a sweeping reform on the juvenile placement system for youth from New York City. Called the Close to Home Initiative, this reform will allow New York City to gradually assume custody of youth sent first to non secure and then to limited secure facilities as a result of delinquency. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will continue to operate secure facilities for all youth statewide. This significant reform will fundamentally restructure the delivery of residential rehabilitative services for New York City justice involved youth, providing opportunity for the implementation of evidence informed models of care that address the risks and needs of young people in the context of their families and their communities. More information on this initiative is available here