Found 6 matches.
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Oklahoma Emphasizes Individualized Treatment for Youth, S.B. 679
Tags: Oklahoma | Aftercare/Reentry | Community-Based Alternatives and Supervision | Mental Health and Substance Abuse | Legislation
The Oklahoma State Legislature passed a law emphasizing individualized treatment and best practices for youth rehabilitation and reentry. The law also expands the definition of community-based facilities to cover 24-hour emergency living accommodations for youth in crisis (including those involved with law enforcement or the courts). These accommodations may provide care, education, mental health services, and other services to address trauma and aid in the transition to permanent placement. S.B. 679/Act No. 404, signed into law May 31, 2013; effective November 1, 2013.
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Oklahoma's Governor Establishes Committee to Study Juvenile Justice System
Tags: Oklahoma | Community-Based Alternatives and Supervision | Evidence-Based Practices | Administrative/Regulatory Policies
Through an executive order, Oklahoma's governor established the Juvenile Justice Reform Committee to study the state's juvenile justice system and recommend improvements. The committee is to consider the most efficient and effective programs, recidivism rates, diversion programs, and national best practices concerning housing and treatment of youth. Executive Order 18, signed May 16, 2013.
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Oklahoma Creates Juvenile Justice Reform Committee, H.J.R. 1065
Tags: Oklahoma | Confidentiality | General System Reform | Juvenile Defense and Court Process | Prevention | Legislation
The Oklahoma Legislature created the Oklahoma Juvenile Justice Reform Committee in order to thoroughly and systematically study the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s juvenile justice system and provide recommendations for revision to the Oklahoma Juvenile Code. Topics covered by the committee include prevention, confidentiality, “youthful offender” certification/reverse certification, and due process.
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Oklahoma Creates Juvenile Justice Reform Committee, S.B. 674
Tags: Oklahoma | Confidentiality | General System Reform | Juvenile Defense and Court Process | Prevention | Legislation
The Oklahoma Legislature created the Oklahoma Juvenile Justice Reform Committee in order to thoroughly and systematically study the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s juvenile justice system and provide recommendations for revision to the Oklahoma Juvenile Code. Topics covered by the committee include prevention, confidentiality, “youthful offender” certification/reverse certification, and due process.
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Oklahoma Creates Office of Juvenile Affairs, Oklahoma, H.B. 2999
Tags: Oklahoma | General System Reform | Legislation
Creates an Office of Juvenile Affairs to coordinate and oversee programs for juveniles alleged to be delinquent.
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Oklahoma Plans for Individual Rehabilitative Needs, Oklahoma, S.B. 1799
Tags: Oklahoma | Aftercare/Reentry | Institutional Conditions | Legislation
Requires the Office of Juvenile Affairs to establish a rehabilitative plan for each youthful offender.