Resource

" provides well-researched and documented facts and statistics about youth involved in the juvenile corrections system;

" offers evidence-based research about the juvenile corrections system and the youth involved in it;

" provides a template based upon the Guideposts for Success to assist states and communities in the design and implementation of programs to meet the multiple challenges of this population;

" points out areas requiring further attention on the part of policymakers and service providers;

" identifies promising practices for practitioners and policymakers; and,

" identifies resources and tools to assist crosssystem

collaborative efforts.

This Guide has been developed to assist professionals in the workforce development system in gaining a better understanding of the needs of youth involved, or at risk of being involved in the juvenile corrections system. The

workforce development system includes all national, state, and local level organizations that plan and allocate resources (both public and private), and