Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative: Examining how JDAI Sites Interact with Native Youth and Tribes

The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative® developed by the Annie E.Casey Foundation is a widely replicated and comprehensive detention reform effort that utilizes collaborative and data-driven approaches to reduce reliance on juvenile incarceration to create a

fairer, more effective juvenile system that gives youth opportunities to develop into healthy, productive adults.

This report analyzes how Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) sites interact with Native youth and Tribes.