RD271 - Interstate Commission for Juveniles Annual Report FY2011


Executive Summary:
The Interstate Commission for Juveniles works to promote public safety, victims’ rights, and juvenile accountability that is balanced with safeguarding those juveniles. In this report, you will learn about the work undertaken in fiscal year 2011, in which we continued work that promoted and benefited the Commission as a whole.

We emerged from fiscal year 2010 with ambitious goals and a clear, focused direction. In fiscal year 2011, the Commission began to implement strategic plans in technology, training, compliance and collaboration with our fellow Ex-Officio members. We are committed to addressing the Commission’s most pressing issues, while simultaneously ensuring that juveniles receive Compact services and states get the assistance and support they need.

This year, our members actively examined how to improve our working relationship with the Association of Administrators for the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Through our collaboration, members offered solutions for cases and situations jointly involving both Compacts. We look forward to continued collaborative efforts in the years ahead.

In addition to continuing our work refining rules, the Commission expanded its training program to include a "Bench Book for Judges and Court Personnel" and increased its training efforts across the nation. The Commission is also progressing in its development of a technology solution that will meet the Commission’s business needs.

The work accomplished through our Committees and Regions is inspiring. This Report reflects the hard work and dedication of Commissioners, Designees, and Deputy Compact Administrators meeting the highest standards of success and productivity. We have more to do in the coming year and I look forward to all we have yet to accomplish as we move this Commission forward.