This measure represents the percent of youth in Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), Youth Services Intake or Locked Detention who have all initial suicide screening assessments completed within 24 hours, for specified State Fiscal Year Quarters. Initial Screening assessments include, (1) Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument - Second Version (MAYSI-II), (2) PTSD Screening Inventory (PSI), and (3) Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). JJYS enrollment and service data are collected through the JJYS case magement information system and screening assessment data are collected through the JJYS MAYSI and PSI-C information systems.

Results for this measure are updated quarterly, within 45 days after the end of each quarter.

In Fiscal Year 2023, Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) identified a 48% increase in the percent of youth identified as having more serious mental health indicators, and in SFY 2023, included over 50% of young people entering JJYS programs. Evidence emphasizes early mental health screening is critical for effective intervention. Each youth that enters a JJYS facility completes screeners regarding mental health concerns, including suicide risk and trauma symptoms. Results from these screeners inform staff as to any treatment or precautions that a particular youth may need. While staffing shortages and youth behavior can disrupt when these screeners are administered, it is JJYS's target to reach 100% of youth that have screeners completed within 24 hours of entering the facility.