All youth committed to Ohio’s juvenile system will eventually return to their communities. In 2005, nearly 2,000 youth were released onto parole. Unfortunately, statistics predict that within 1 year, 30% of those youth released will come back to DYS or be committed to the adult correctional system. After three years, the number jumps to 50%.

In order to ease the transition back home and increase the chance of success, it is essential to begin planning for a youth’s reentry as soon as possible.

A successful reentry plan is created through the collaboration of the youth, family, community stakeholders, juvenile courts and the Department of Youth Services.