Ramsey County, Minnesota
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI)
Creating Better Outcomes for Children and Community in Ramsey County
25 West 7th Street |
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Telephone: 651-266-5307 |
AskJDAI@co.ramsey.mn.us
www.ramseyjdai.com
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative
Creating Better Outcomes for Children and Community in Ramsey County
Welcome
Operating in over 130 jurisdictions, the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) is one of the fastest growing and most effective approaches to juvenile justice reform in the nation. JDAI invites community and justice system stakeholders to engage evidence-based strategies that reduce the costly use of detention, promote positive youth development, establish community-based responses, and ensure safe communities. Read more...
JDAI News - Summer 2011
This latest edition of JDAI News (PDF) looks at some of the benefits of JDAI and the negative impacts of racial disparities. Two voices address the issue: Angelique Kedem, out-going state coordinator for JDAI, and Ramsey County Judge George T. Stephenson, who has been the co-chair of the JDAI Disproportionate Minority Contact Committee and the JDAI Stakeholders Group.
JDAI Benefits and Success
The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative has been proven to keep communities safe, help youth succeed, and save tax dollars.
Learn more about the Benefits and Success experienced by Ramsey County and the US.
The Juvenile Justice System
Public safety, positive youth development,
and fairness and equity are the cornerstones of the Juvenile Justice System.
Learn more about the Purpose of the Juvenile Justice System.
Results of JDAI
Since 2005 (pre-JDAI), Ramsey County reduced total detention admissions over 70% while maintaining public safety.
Learn more about the Results & Progress of JDAI in Ramsey County.