Courts; cognitive behavioral therapy for certain children in restrictive custody with the Department of Juvenile Justice; provide

Summary

The bill orders the Department of Juvenile Justice to evaluate children adjudicated for Class A or B felonies who are placed in restrictive custody and, if appropriate, to give them at least 200 hours of cognitive‑behavioral therapy or until they are released. It also requires an annual anonymized report on therapy participation and three‑year recidivism to be sent to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council director. The measure seeks to improve rehabilitation outcomes for detained juveniles.

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