The Juvenile Court Advisory Subcommittee’s purpose is to evaluate current practices, identify areas for improvement, and make recommendations for enhanced efficiency, improved outcomes, and fiscal responsibility within Cuyahoga County’s Juvenile Justice system. They have been charged with conducting a comprehensive review of existing programs, program outcomes, and rates of recidivism within Cuyahoga County’s Juvenile Justice system. This review will include:

• Examination of Juvenile Court Programming and Recidivism: Review of the Juvenile Court’s current programs and their effects on rates of recidivism. An assessment of existing programs and identification of barriers or challenges in the current system.
• Identification of Best Practices: Research and recommendation of additional programs and best practices, drawn from successful models implemented in other jurisdictions.
• Financial Needs and Resource Assessment: Thorough assessment conducted of the financial resources required to implement recommended changes and improvements. A detailed budget outlining the financial needs associated with proposed reforms.