In this roundtable, participants will discuss the persistent challenges adolescents face upon reentry into the community, identify service gaps, and propose strategies for policymakers, practitioners, and communities to consider. Evidence-based strategies and best practices that promote positive outcome, such as family engagement, mentoring, trauma-informed care, and cross-system collaboration, will be highlighted.

Educational Objectives

• Explain why reentry and transition for youth leaving detention is a critical stage in the juvenile justice process
• Review the primary challenges youth face during reentry
• Identify risk factors and protective factors that influence reentry outcomes