New analysis of prison diversion initiative shows 54 percent reduction in juvenile incarceration
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. The state of Illinois has diverted thousands of youth from prison and onto the right path, while saving $60 million in incarceration costs, according to the 2012-2013 Redeploy Illinois annual report recently released by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
“Redeploy Illinois’ success is proof that community-based services for juvenile offenders are not only the best tools we…
