Improving Youth Outcomes, Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice 2015 Operating Plan Summary
Published Dec 15, 2015, Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
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To help fulfill the Department's mission and to direct its actions, the agency developed and is now implementing a comprehensive operating plan for 2015. The Operating Plan was the result of a six-month strategic planning initiative funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The operational plan focused on five core priorities: Right-Size: Reduce the use of secure custody for low risk youth; Rehabilitate: Improve programs to meet the needs of high-risk youth; Reintegrate: Improve programs to ensure successful reentry; Respect: Create a safe and respectful environment for youth and staff; and, Report: Increase transparency and accountability.