New York Delinquency Services Summary
New York is a decentralized state, meaning that delinquency services are organized at both the state and local level. County governments or private agencies contracted by individual counties run detention facilities; the Administration for Children’s Services administers New York City's juvenile detention system.
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New York Detention Services
How is detention organized?
New York State has nine secure detention facilities, three of which are in New York City. County governments or private agencies contracted by individual counties run detention facilities; the Administration for Children’s Services administers New York City's juvenile detention system.
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Eligibility and suitability determinations for adjustment and diversion services are reviewed by probation to determine whether the complaint is within the scope of Family Court Act, which further defines those cases both eligible and suitable, and clarifies the exceptions for each under Article 3.
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New York Victim Rights and Services
Under New York State Law Executive Article 23, all victims of crime, including juvenile crime, have a comprehensive set of rights. Essentially, victims of juvenile crime in New York State are entitled to: information about available victim services and their role in the criminal justice process; notification of judicial proceedings; the right to address the court through a victim impact statement; and compensation, restitution, and reparation.
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New York Probation Supervision
County probation departments supervise youth placed on probation by the Family Court. Adjudicated youth may be placed under probation supervision for a maximum of two years.
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New York Probation Officer Qualifications, Certification, and Training
Juvenile probation officers are required to have a college degree in criminal justice or a related field. The Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (DPCA), within the Division of Criminal Justice Services, in conjunction with local probation officials, provides training in Fundamentals of Probation Practice and Peace Officer Certification to new probation officers.
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New York Commitment to State
Juveniles are committed to The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) or to the custody of the local commissioner of social services. A youth committed to out of home placement may be released prior to the original court-ordered time if the youth does well.
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New York Release from State Commitment
Youth can be released during the placement period when the custodian (OCFS or the Local Commissioner of Social Services) deems the youth ready for release. Any remaining court ordered placement time is then served on aftercare status in the youth’s home community.
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New York Aftercare/Reentry
The youth’s custodian, either OCFS or the Local Commissioner of Social Services, provides aftercare services. OCFS provides evidence based therapeutic interventions, monitoring, school reintegration services, and other pro social supports in a range of supervision levels. Aftercare usually lasts approximately six months.
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New York’s purpose clause is rooted in the Standard Juvenile Court Act. Enacted in 1925 and revised numerous times, The Act proposed the idea the each child coming into court jurisdiction shall receive the care, guidance, and control that will be conducive to his welfare and to the best interest of the state.
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New York Delinquency Jurisdiction
Lower Age: 7
Upper Age: 15
Extended Age of Delinquency Jurisdiction: 20
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New York Risk and Needs Assessments
The State of New York, outside of New York City, utilizes the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) which was customized and enhanced for New York State's use during juvenile intake, investigation, and supervision in juvenile delinquency and Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS) cases.
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