IDJJ Georgetown Data Analysis

Georgetown University, through its McCourt School of Public Policy Center for Youth Justice, has been awarded an Illinois state contract valued at $18,000.00 to conduct comprehensive data analysis and research focusing on dually involved youth within the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The contract, designated as Open Market Small Purchase 26-425DJJ-AFTER-P-84223, is scheduled for performance from August 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.

The primary deliverables include a multi-phase research initiative to identify, analyze, and develop recommendations for crossover youth system integration. Specific project objectives encompass determining a state-level definition for "crossover youth", conducting quantitative and qualitative data evaluations, and performing a comprehensive system assessment using the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Best Practices Rubric for Integrated Systems. The contract's expected outcomes are preliminary and final data reports, a written definition of crossover youth, and strategic recommendations to enhance interagency collaboration and support infrastructure for youth simultaneously engaged with child welfare and juvenile justice systems.