HB1248 enhances juvenile justice programs by mandating ongoing evaluations and clarifying juvenile diversion practices.

HB1248 focuses on improving juvenile justice programs through ongoing evaluations and clearer juvenile diversion practices. It mandates the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to conduct biennial outcome evaluations of juvenile justice programs identified as evidence-based, prioritizing those with longer evaluation gaps and higher juvenile involvement. The bill also emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based and research-based practices in child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, and children's mental health services.

HB1248 enhances juvenile justice programs by mandating ongoing evaluations and clarifying juvenile diversion practices.

HB1248 focuses on improving juvenile justice programs through ongoing evaluations and clearer juvenile diversion practices. It mandates the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to conduct biennial outcome evaluations of juvenile justice programs identified as evidence-based, prioritizing those with longer evaluation gaps and higher juvenile involvement. The bill also emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based and research-based practices in child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, and children's mental health services.