Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 1809, also known as the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation that aims to reform the juvenile justice system in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 30, 2017, by Representative Jason Lewis.

The Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 focuses on several key areas of reform, including improving outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system, promoting evidence-based practices, and reducing recidivism rates among juvenile offenders. The bill also seeks to address disparities in the juvenile justice system, particularly in regards to race and ethnicity.

One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support state and local efforts to implement evidence-based practices in juvenile justice programs. The bill also includes provisions to improve data collection and reporting on juvenile justice issues, as well as to provide training and technical assistance to juvenile justice professionals. Overall, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 aims to promote a more fair and effective juvenile justice system that focuses on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism rates among youth offenders. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered by the House Judiciary Committee.