JUVENILE DETENTION ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE

During the early 1970's, the statewide detention* network consisted primarily of several secure detention facilities housing boys and girls ages 10 to 16. In order to develop regulations and disseminate information. the New York State Division for Youth (DFY), the detention regulatory agency, called for meetings between DFY officials and directors of secure detention programs. In 1975 detention administrators met in order to be prepared to respond to the direction of DFY and the Juvenile Detention Association of New York State, Inc. was formed. Between 1976 and 1978 many non-secure detention facilities were opened as a direct result of the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Within several years the Association became equally represented by individuals working in both secure and non-secure detention programs.

Also known as: Juvenile Detention Association of New York State, Inc.