What does Spotlight on Schools do?”
Spotlight on Schools is a statewide initiative that places probation officers on-site at over 80 local high schools and middle schools. These DJS officers monitor and respond immediately to attendance issues, referrals for disruptive behavior, suspensions, and drop-out issues for youth who are under DJS’s supervision. The officers deter disruptive and delinquent behavior and assist the families of these youth, aiding siblings who may also be experiencing similar difficulties. Prevention and early intervention services are also offered to other students who are referred by school administrators or who are in crisis. In addition, Spotlight officers provide immediate, on-site intake services for any student involved in delinquent activity, holding youth accountable and ensuring immediate consequences for the undesirable behaviors. Spotlight officers also share with the schools their expertise in a wide variety of services to assist the schools in developing and implementing early interven
