The upcoming departure of Maryland Juvenile Services Secretary Donald DeVore is an opportunity for Maryland to consider whether and how it can implement effective juvenile justice reform. Maryland can become a national model in juvenile justice reform by: replicating the Clayton County model to reduce youth arrest; expanding Multi-Systemic Therapy to treat youth in their own communities; using the proven Missouri Model to rehabilitate youth who need temporary confinement; and training law enforcement in youth development.
For the issue brief by Advocates for Children and Youth, click here.
