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Public and Private Placement Options

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Organization & Administration of Delinquency Services

Q: What are the most commonly used residential placement options for committed youth?

A: Based on data from the 2019 Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement (CJRP), on October 23, 2019 public long-term secure facilities, also referred to as training schools, were the most commonly used residential placement option for committed youth.


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