The Office also provides support and technical assistance to courts, institutions and regional offices in their efforts to develop and improve programs for youth. Core functions of the Office are oversight for several ODYS program areas. Youth become eligible for CBOP when they are within 90 days of release and are selected based on specific needs. CBOP beds are currently dedicated to transitional services for male youth who have committed sexual offenses, and for male or female youth who have special mental health needs. Youth meeting admission criteria for a Contract Facility serve their length of stay in that facility.
Placement requires a journal entry for a less restrictive placement.
The Office of Medical Services has expanded since July, 1987. Medical Services staff also serve as consultants to Detention Centers and Community Correction Facilities. The Department of Youth Services provides comprehensive health care at each institution by licensed health care professionals for the physical and well-being of our youth population. Youth also have access to inpatient and outpatient hospital services as required for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions that cannot be adequately managed within an institution. The Office of Substance Abuse Services provides a comprehensive array of programs designed to address the diverse needs of the ODYS substance abusing offender population.