A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(See SF 2344.)
Impact
Under the proposed legislation, Delaware courts will have the discretion to place a child in a supervised apartment living arrangement if it is deemed the least restrictive option for that child. This represents a significant shift in how juvenile court systems manage placements, allowing for alternative living arrangements that may be better suited to rehabilitate youths while keeping them accountable. The state will also assume financial responsibility for these placements, thereby alleviating some of the financial burdens on local governments.
Summary
Senate Study Bill 3007 (SSB3007) addresses the placement of children who are subjects of pending delinquency petitions in supervised apartment living arrangements. This bill establishes guidelines under which such placements can occur and details the circumstances in which the state will be responsible for funding these arrangements. The intent of the bill is to provide a structured yet less restrictive environment for juvenile offenders while allowing for a more individualized approach to rehabilitation.
Contention
Notable points of contention around SSB3007 include concerns about the adequacy of resources for supervised apartment living arrangements and whether these options are sufficient to meet the needs of all children in the juvenile justice system. Critics may argue that while the bill aims to reduce the harshness of detention, it does not go far enough to ensure that these living arrangements are supportive and adequately funded. There may also be debates regarding the effectiveness of such placements in preventing recidivism and promoting better outcomes for youths compared to traditional foster care settings.
Related
A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(See HF 2134.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(Formerly HSB 513.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(Formerly SSB 3007.)
Practice of medicine; creating the Supervised Physicians Act; limiting scope of supervised practice; directing specified Boards to promulgate certain rules; requiring collaborative practice arrangements; creating certain exemptions; effective date.
Board of Behavioral Sciences: marriage and family therapists: clinical social workers: professional clinical counselors: supervision of applicants for licensure via videoconferencing.