How would a JJ P&A Program promote delinquency prevention?
• A JJ P&A would tap into the disability expertise of the P&A network to improve the ability of the JJ system to effectively meet the needs of YwD. P&As seek to enforce existing laws, divert YwD from the JJ system when feasible, correct dangerous conditions of confinement, and promote reentry planning and aftercare services that support success and reduce recidivism. • In juvenile court, P&A staff can provide training to court personnel, consult with defense counsel, and advise probation officers and others regarding the special education and disability needs and rights of YwD in order to ensure decisionmakers make informed decisions and, when appropriate, divert YwD to appropriate community-based services in lieu of prosecution or incarceration. • In secure JJ facilities, P&A staff have the capacity to monitor conditions of confinement and investigate deaths and serious injuries to identify dangerous conditions and advocate for their correction. They can also provide training for and
