Nebraska LB585 amends the Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program to prioritize diverting juveniles from the justice system and reduce.

Nebraska LB585 changes how funds are distributed under the Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program. Aid recipients must prioritize programs that divert juveniles from the juvenile justice system, reduce detention populations, and assist in transitioning juveniles from out-of-home placements. The distribution process considers criteria such as staff experience, organization budget size, program location, and demographics of the population served. Ten percent of funds are set aside for developing a common data set and evaluating program effectiveness.

Nebraska LB585 amends the Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program to prioritize diverting juveniles from the justice system and reduce.

Nebraska LB585 changes how funds are distributed under the Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program. Aid recipients must prioritize programs that divert juveniles from the juvenile justice system, reduce detention populations, and assist in transitioning juveniles from out-of-home placements. The distribution process considers criteria such as staff experience, organization budget size, program location, and demographics of the population served. Ten percent of funds are set aside for developing a common data set and evaluating program effectiveness.