This issue brief explores the importance of staff perceptions and staff-youth relationships; staff provide another
Family-Youth Initiative
This research brief focuses on the importance of family engagement in youths’ experience in the
What Youths Say Matters
Research has shown that when youths have a generally positive experience in a facility, they
Mapping Performance-based Standards and Civil Rights Investigations
This research brief summarizes an analysis of the Performance-based Standards (PbS) standards, expected practices and
Data Primer
This brief article speaks to the integrity of PbS data and how PbS addresses data
Reducing Isolation and Room Confinement
A report showing participating PbS facilities have worked to cut in half the time youths
Research Report: PbS Data for Correction and Detention Facilities, 2004-2010
The following report from New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc. summarizes research conducted on behalf of the
Research Report: PbS Data for Correction and Detention Facilities, 2004-2006
This research aims to understand whether and how the PbS system impacts safety, order and