Kentucky Senator Danny Carroll proposes a $165 million plan for new juvenile detention facilities, including a high-acuity mental health center, to address mental health issues in the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Kentucky Senator Danny Carroll proposes $165 million plan to build new juvenile detention facilities, including a 16-bed high-acuity mental health detention center for youth in state custody. Senate Bill 242 aims to address mental health issues in the Department of Juvenile Justice and provide better mental health treatment for violent youth. The bill requires DJJ to provide incarcerated youth with a behavioral assessment by a clinical professional.
March 12, 2024
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