A balance of incentives, graduated consequences, and realistic, enforceable conditions. For more information about IAP, contact The Johns Hopkins University, Institute for Policy Studies. See appendix H for contact information. 3 Altschuler and Armstrong, 1994. Aftercare Planning for community reintegration should begin as soon as the youth is committed to the system.
Most States require youth to undergo supervision and treatment after release from an institution.
This requirement combines surveillance and participation in reintegration activities consistent with the services provided in the institution. If the juvenile does not comply with the terms of aftercare, he or she may be recommitted either to the same facility from which he or she was released or to another facility. Aftercare includes the services that are provided to youth in preparation for and following release from residential facilities. The youth remain the responsibility of the State juvenile justice agency and are still in need of support services. After being incarcerated for an extended period of time, it is often difficult for youth to make a positive transition back to their families and home communities.