2021 Youth Recidivsm: Diversion to Discharge in Maine's Juvenile Justice System

Authors

Tara Wheeler, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Catherine Cutler Institute for Health & Social PolicyFollow
Robyn Dumont, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Catherine Cutler Institute for Health & Social PolicyFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

Fall 10-1-2021

Abstract

For nearly two decades, the Maine Department of Corrections has used data to track, analyze, and report on youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The goal of this research is to help assess the success of responses to system-involved youth by identifying which youth return to the justice system; to inform risk reduction efforts to benefit public safety; and to ensure that all Maine youth experience a fair, equitable, and responsive juvenile justice system that contributes to positive youth outcomes.

Recommended Citation

Wheeler, T. & Dumont, R. (2021). Youth Recidivism: Diversion to Discharge in Maine’s Juvenile Justice System. Maine Statistical Analysis Center. University of Southern Maine.