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April 3, 2008
 Stipulation for Injunctive Relief: Ohio Department of Youth Services
Settlement
The settlement between the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) and child
advocacy organizations in Ohio settles issues with the treatment of youth
in juvenile correctional facilities. The document outlines a number of
items that are meant to help rectify youth issues.
The settlement includes the following stipulations, among others:
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Creating a plan through the DYS task force that allows juvenile
offenders to remain in the community whenever possible, while reducing
the use of institutional facilities
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Making sure youth are always placed in the least restrictive
environment possible for receiving treatment
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Individualizing treatment for youth
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Encouraging the involvement of families in the youths treatment
process
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Designing education around the youths pace, while providing adequate
assessment for progress
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Creating a more effective grievance system that removes fear and
intimidation from the process
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