The PbS Learning Institute (PbS) recognizes winners of the 2020 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award for improving conditions of confinement and the quality of life for youths in secure placements. Facilities volunteer to work with PbS and use its continuous improvement model to meet national standards with regularly reported data and development of improvement plans. The winners were selected for best use of the improvement planning process to guide culture changes and practices at the facility. They create safe, nurturing environments for youths and staff and provide skills and opportunities for youths to continue on a path to healthy adolescent development.nTwo winners were selected, one correction facility and one detention center.nThe 2020 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award winners are:nnCorrection: McLaughlin Youth Center, Anchorage, AKnDetention: Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center, Covington, LAnnRead the full press release.
