Youth Services Division
1.1 Maintain low recidivism rates for new felony offenses. (53-1-201; 53-1-202; 53-1-203 MCA)
1.2 Maintain security to ensure escapes from secure facilities are kept to a minimum.
(53-1-203 and 52-5-101 MCA)
1.3 Conduct annual licensing studies for all juvenile detention facilities
using a standardized licensing instrument. (41-5-1802; 41-5-1803 MCA)
2.1 Measure outcomes for secure facility CD Treatment program. (53-1-201;
53-1-202 MCA)
2.2 Measure outcomes for secure facility Sex Offender Treatment program.
(53-1-201; 53-1-202 MCA)
2.3 Maintain ACA Accreditation at Pine Hills Youth Correctional Facility.
(53-1-201; 53-1-202 MCA)
2.4 Maintain ACA Accreditation for Juvenile Parole. (52-5-127 MCA)
2.5 Maintain a nationally validated assessment tool. (52-2-101; 52-2-102;
41-5-2006 MCA)
2.6 Improve an automated case management and data collection system in
conjunction with the Information and Business Technology Bureau. (41-5-216 MCA)
3.1 Maintain access to the Criminal Justice Information Network at Pine
Hills Youth Correctional Facility for use by the Youth Services Division’s
employees to perform criminal background checks for prospective
employees and to issue warrants for youth under Department of
Corrections’ supervision as necessary. (52-5-128 MCA)
4.1 Increase academic achievement of youth within six months while in secure facilities. Conduct pre and post tests for academic level measuring change in academic scores. (53-1-201; 52-5-101 and 52-5-106 MCA)
4.2 Maintain community placement options for serious, violent and chronic
juvenile offenders including specialized foster home placements.
(52-5-127 MCA)
4.3 Maintain a faith based component for community programs.
(52-5-127 MCA)
4.4 Maintain a pre-mentoring program for youth in correctional facilities and a mentoring program for youth placed in remote communities.
(52-5-127 MCA)
4.5 Continue using evidence based practices: cognitive approach and effective communication to motivate offender change.
4.6 Continue offering culturally appropriate spiritual opportunities for all youth supervised.
4.7 Continue accessing grant funding opportunities to improve the services available to youth supervised.
5.1 Increase the number of community service hours worked, the amount of
hours worked and amount paid to victims. (53-1-201 and 53-1-202 MCA)
6.1 Continue participation in Labor-Management Committees. (53-1-203 MCA)
6.2 Continue to conduct regular performance appraisals. (53-1-203 MCA)
6.3 Provide training on Interstate Compact Procedures for Juvenile Probation
Officers, Juvenile Parole Officers, Correctional Facilities' Case Managers
and pertinent staff at the Supreme Court Administrator's Office. (41-6-102 MCA)
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