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DJS Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision Statement

  Every child will become a self-sufficient productive adult.

Mission Statement

  The Department of Juvenile Services ensures the safety of the community and the well-being and safety of the youths under DJS care, holds juvenile offenders accountable to victims and communities, and assists youths in developing competency and character to aid them in becoming successful members of society.

Goals

 Treat Maryland's Children in Maryland

 Improve Conditions of Confinement at all DJS Facilities

 Achieve Better Outcomes for Children and Families by becoming a more Data and Results Driven Agency

 Reduce the Number of Homicides and Non-Fatal Shootings of Youth under DJS Supervision

 Align Organizational Development with Strategic Planning Goals