The Michigan Juvenile Detention Association will continue to be a national leader in promoting and sustaining of exemplary juvenile detention, residential treatment, and community based services for youth and their families.
The Michigan Juvenile Detention Association is committed to the highest standard of professional ethics, overall excellence in the care and custody of youth, and the provision of services to their families.
Statistics continue to show that a majority of the youth that come into contact with the criminal justice system have been exposed to trauma. In fact studies indicate over 90% of delinquent youth have experienced a traumatically stressful life event.
