The Department’s draft regulations have the potential to improve the safety of children involved in the justice system. They reflect pragmatic approaches to a complicated problem, but we believe that the standards still need improvement in order to reflect the nature of juvenile facilities and to protect youth from harm. Because young people have the capacity for change and growth, these regulations must take into account the goals of the juvenile justice system to support their rehabilitation in a safe environment. Further, the correctional settings.
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