Communities across the country are advocating for the closure of youth correctional facilities and for resources saved from these closures to be redirected into community based services, supports, and opportunities for youth. As these communities work towards eliminating out-of-home confinement for youth altogether, some are considering an interim step—creating smaller or newer, short-term, secure care facilities for the very few youth who pose a serious risk to public safety.
This report includes recommendations and learnings from the organizers who have led efforts to oppose construction of youth correctional facilities in their states.
