Juvenile Justice System Insights

The video discusses the increase in juvenile detention rates and the state's response through new rehabilitation programs. It highlights a therapeutic model focusing on education and skill development to help youth transition to independence. The video also covers crime statistics, overcrowding solutions, and the cost-effectiveness of these programs.

What was the increase in the number of people placed in juvenile detention centers from 2021 to 2022?

• 2423

• 168

• 21%

• 2591

What is the primary goal of the transitional housing unit in Goldsboro?

• To provide a permanent home

• To offer a temporary shelter

• To help youth learn skills for independence

• To serve as a detention center

What is the ultimate goal for the youth in the transitional housing unit?

• To stay in the facility permanently

• To become better individuals

• To serve longer sentences

• To avoid education

What is the focus of the new therapeutic model adopted by the Department of Public Safety and Juvenile Justice?

• Rehabilitation

• Isolation

• Punishment

• Education only

What is the main reason for not placing juveniles in the adult system?

• It's cheaper

• It's faster

• It's a waste of life

• It's more convenient

What percentage increase in juvenile crime was observed over the last two years?

• 24%

• 11%

• 33%

• 21%

What is the average educational delay for kids entering the facilities?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

What is the purpose of the new facility in Rockingham County?

• To offer medical services

• To curb overcrowding in juvenile jails

• To provide more beds for adults

• To serve as a school

What is the recidivism rate observed with the new model?

• 24%

• 11%

• 33%

• 21%

What is the cost per youth for one year of Transitional Living in the fiscal year 2022-23?

• $136,000

• $50,000

• $100,000

• $33,666