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Kansas juvenile justice report flags systemic flaws
A Council of State Governments evaluation found Kansas lacks statewide supervision guidelines and a coherent data system linking the Department of Corrections with local agencies. It notes excessive private residential placement costs, weak outcomes, and higher youth recidivism, urging data driven reform and expanded community programs to curb expensive placements.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Department of Corrections
Nonpartisan Council of State
Josh Weber
Justice Center
House
Senate
Corrections Committee
John Rubin
House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee
Russ _ Jennings
R-Lakin
Jennings
Juvenile Justice Authority
Overland Park
Greg Smith
Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee
Weber
Terri Williams
State Department of Corrections
Council of State
Robin Olsen
Pew Charitable Trusts’ Public Safety Project
Olsen