THE CORONAVIRUS IS IMPACTING YOUTH IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
As the public health crisis of the COVID-19 increases, and communities respond by closing schools, canceling events, imposing social distancing, sheltering at home and shifting to supporting children at home, we are concerned that youth in custody, both in state correctional facilities and county detention centers and jails in Indiana, and those who take care of them, will face escalating health risks.
We believe there is a serious need for implementation of a uniform, evidence-based, state-wide action plan for the youth in detention and commitment. This page serves as a collection of resources to help inform and develop that plan.