A Guide for Youth in Long-Term Juvenile Corrections and Treatment Programs - Reentry Starts Here - A Guide for Youth in Long-Term Juvenile Corrections and Treatment Programs - April 2018

Oct 15, 2026

A guide developed by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to help young people in long-term juvenile corrections and treatment programs prepare for reentry and success in their communities. It encourages early planning while in placement and organizes support into two parts: preparing for reentry during placement and achieving successful reentry afterward. The guide addresses common barriers and provides action steps supported by caring adults, emphasizing that each day can advance toward personal life goals.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Part 1: Planning for Reentry

Building Your Reentry Team

Connecting to the Support You Need

Planning Ahead for School and Work

Understanding the Rules of Community Supervision and Your Aftercare Plan

Part 2: Returning to Your Community

Using the Services Available to You

Making a List of Important Contacts

Moving Beyond Your Experience in Placement

Following Probation, Parole, and Court Requirements

Keeping Up With School and Work

Are You Ready for Reentry? A Pocket Guide for Youth

A Guide for Youth in Long-Term Juvenile Corrections and Treatment Programs U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs 810 Seventh Street NW. Washington, DC 20531 Caren Harp Administrator Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Office of Justice Programs Building Solutions • Supporting Communities • Advancing Justice [ojp.gov](ojp.gov) Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Enhancing Safety • Ensuring Accountability • Empowering Youth [ojjdp.gov](ojjdp.gov) The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Assistance; the Bureau of Justice Statistics; the National Institute of Justice; the Office for Victims of Crime; and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking. A Guide for Youth in Long-Term Juvenile Corrections and Treatment Programs This guide was prepared under grant numbers 2010-JI-FX-K010 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and 2016-MU-BX-K011 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of OJJDP or the U.S. Department of Justice. April 2018 NCJ 251193 Foreword This toolkit, Reentry Starts Here: A Guide for Youth in Long-Term Juvenile Corrections and Treatment Programs, was developed as a resource to help young people in juvenile corrections and treatment programs prepare for reentry and success in the community. According to OJJDP’s Statistical Briefing Book, each year there are more than 48,043 youth in placement on any given day. Each of you will eventually be released back into the community and will have an opportunity to move forward with your lives in a positive direction. The purpose of this guide is to encourage you to begin thinking and planning for success at the earliest point possible while in placement. As such, the guide is organized into two sections: (1) planning for reentry while in placement and (2) successful reentry into your community. The resources provided in this guide speak to common barriers that you may experience upon reentry; they include action steps you can take to address those barriers with the help of a caring adult. Each day is an opportunity to take a step in the right direction, and I hope that you find this guide useful in determining where to begin and how to succeed on the path to achieving your life’s goals. Wishing you success, Caren Harp Administrator Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Acknowledgments The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention would like to thank the following individuals for their contributions to the development of this toolkit. We appreciate your commitment and enthusiasm for improving the lives of youth in the juvenile justice system. Simon Gousslin, American Institutes for Research Jenny Collier, Collier Collective, LLC Cynthia Robbins, Consult CR Katy Albis, Publications Editor, Council of State Governments Justice Center David Altschuler, Johns Hopkins University Kate Burdick, Juvenile Law Center Jessica Feierman, Juvenile Law Center Serena E. Holthe, National Juvenile Defender Center Carol Cramer Brooks, Contributing Writer, National Partnership for Juvenile Services Michael Jones, National Partnership for Juvenile Services Susan Marchionna, Writer and Editor, National Partnership for Juvenile Services Meridith Defraites, Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy Christopher Scott, Open Society Foundation Sean Addie, U.S. Department of Education Sharon Burton, U.S. Department of Education Telisa Burt, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Jessica Neptune, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Curtis Por

FAQs

What is the purpose of this guide for youth in long-term juvenile programs?

The guide helps young people in placement begin thinking and planning for reentry success as early as possible, with a focus on moving forward positively in the community.

How is the guide organized?

It is organized into two sections: planning for reentry while in placement, and successful reentry into the community.

What kinds of support does the guide provide upon reentry?

It highlights common barriers youth may face and offers action steps to address those barriers with help from a caring adult.

Oct 15, 2026

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