Cost Containment in Juvenile Corrections

CC Pro — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:46:00 GMT

With the stark realities of a nationwide economic downturn, and the average cost of $240.99 per day for post-adjudication incarceration of juveniles in residential facilities, the Justice Policy Institute has issued a policy brief detailing how sound public policy can reduce corrections costs without sacrificing public safety, and increase positive outcomes for juveniles offenders.

Juvenile Justice Connection : Public Policy

Cost Containment in Juvenile Corrections