Mississippi Juvenile Facility Monitoring Unit
Division of Public Safety Planning – Office of Justice Programs
The Mississippi Juvenile Facility Monitoring Unit is responsible for ensuring statewide compliance with the core protections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 2002. Operating under the Office of Justice Programs, the unit monitors juvenile detention centers, jails, and correctional facilities to ensure youth are treated safely, fairly, and in accordance with federal standards.
The unit focuses on:
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Deinstitutionalization of status offenders (DSO)
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Separation of juveniles from adult inmates
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Removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups
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Supporting efforts to reduce Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC)
Through on-site inspections, data analysis, and technical assistance, the Monitoring Unit works to uphold the rights of youth and support continuous improvement within Mississippi’s juvenile justice system.