An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Services For Youth.

HB 162 An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Services For Youth

Delaware 151st General Assembly

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Services For Youth.
HB-162


About HB-162

The 18-month recidivism rate among juveniles released from Delawares Level 4 and Level 5 juvenile detention facilities is over 80%. This Act creates a fund to allow the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families to award competitive grants for the targeted provision of services that have been proven effective in helping juveniles avoid contact with the criminal justice system. This Act also allocates $500,000 for FY 2022 to the Fund for provision of cognitive behavioral therapy services and vocational training services. Finally, the bill updates outdated language.

  

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