Department of Juvenile Justice (777)
Mission
To protect the public through a balanced approach of accountability and comprehensive services that prevent and reduce delinquency through partnerships with families, schools, communities, law enforcement, and others, while providing opportunities for delinquent youth to become responsible and productive citizens.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 11/4/2009
Last modified: 11/4/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $214,426,161 | $212,537,454 | 2,406 | 2,392 |
| 2006-2008 | $211,829,544 | $213,631,912 | 2,502 | 2,502 |
| 2004-2006 | $196,224,549 | $199,646,586 | 2,427 | 2,413 |
There are 11 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
| Measure | |
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Percentage of juveniles convicted of a new misdemeanor or felony within a year of being released from a juvenile correctional facility. |
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Percentage of juveniles convicted of a new misdemeanor or felony within a year of being placed on probation. |


