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This page, Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), is offered by
Department of Youth Services

Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI)

A juvenile justice reform initiative that ensures that “the right youth, is in the right place, for the right reasons.”

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JDAI Updates

Juvenile Justice News

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JDAI in Massachusetts Info Sheet (DOCX 38.08 KB)