9 CAR § 100-102. General administration — Core beliefs

The Division of Youth Services believes that: (1) Youth are best served in least-restrictive settings located close to home when appropriate evidence-based rehabilitative services are available, and removing youth from the home should be the option of last resort; (2) Families, schools, law enforcement, and courts need a wide array of service options, including graduated sanctions outside the courtroom; (3) Decision-making, programs, and services should be supported by data demonstrating their effectiveness in improving outcomes for youth and families; (4) Effective community-based services can reduce the use of confinement and commitment to the division and result in significant fiscal savings in state revenue; (5) Treatment and placement decisions should: (A) Be individualized and based on a comprehensive, standardized assessment; and (B) Actively involve youth and families in the planning processes; (6) All youth in the division custody should be provided effective education and vocational training opportunities; (7) Collaboration with local school districts is critical to successful prevention, aftercare, and re-entry for the division youth; (8) Funding allocation across residential and community-based services must be rebalanced; and (9) All children and youth in the state should have equal opportunities for services and success, without regard to: (A) Gender; (B) Race; (C) Ethnicity; (D) Disability; (E) Geographic location; or (F) Income level.