FY 2023 title II formula grant program application project abstract the state of hawaii department of human services, office of youth services is the designated state agency responsible for…

FY 2023 title II formula grant program application project abstract the state of hawaii department of human services, office of youth services is the designated state agency responsible for administering the state plan in accordance with the federal statutory requirements under 34 U.S.c 11133(a). The funds made available through the title II formula grant supports prevention and treatment programs, system improvement and development, and statewide compliance efforts. The office of youth services, and the juvenile justice state advisory council (jjsac) have identified the following purpose areas in the three-year state plan: planning and administration, compliance, state advisory group (SAG), alternatives to detention, and racial and ethnic disparities (red). OYS has one designated compliance monitor who coordinates efforts to ensure, sustain, and certify compliance with the 3 of 4 core requirements. The compliance monitor is responsible for statewide facility inspections, compliance training, monitoring, and technical assistance. Plans for compliance with the red core requirements continue to be a statewide coordinated effort involving participation from stakeholders, government agencies, private nonprofit organizations, jjsac, and the ethnic and cultural diversity sub-committee. In accordance with SEC. 223 [34 U.S.C. 11133] (15)(a), the jjsac serves as the coordinating body at the state and local level that advises efforts by the state and units of local government to reduce racial and ethnic disparities. The jjsac and sub-committee members conduct virtual/in-person meetings at least quarterly and participate in local/national juvenile justice related conferences and trainings. Jjsac in partnership with OYS and various stakeholders strive to stay informed on current events and best practices in the juvenile justice arena. The title II SAG allocation supports the work of the jjsac and its sub-committees. More than seventy-five percent of title II funds are provided to public and private/nonprofit organizations with the goal of reducing juvenile crime and increasing positive youth development in hawaii communities. The alternatives to detention programs is critical in the continuum of prevention and intervention. The programs serve over 300 youth (combined) involved in the justice system; ages 10-17 years old.