This measure shows the percent of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) Secure Care youth who were employed or enrolled in school when leaving JJYS Secure Care custody, for specified State Fiscal Year Quarters. JJYS enrollment and employment/education notes are collected through the JJYS case management information system.

Results for this measure are updated quarterly, within 60 days after the end of each quarter. Since JJYS Workers are given up to 45 days after the youth is released from Secure Care to put a note on the youths' record, this reporting schedule allows for the record to appropriately update.

Education and employment are two critical protective factors, proven to help youth avoid reoffending. In order to support youth transitioning out of care, Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) has employment, education, and transition specialists to provide tools and resources for assisting youth in employment or educational pursuits. JJYS partners with local businesses and educational institutions to create pathways for youth to build self-reliance, self-esteem, and stability in their lives. Through meaningful job opportunities and access to education, whether through college, trade schools, or certification programs, JJYS is committed to empowering these young adults to reach their full potential.

JJYS strives for a minimum of 95% of youth to have a job or be enrolled in their education when they leave secure care, to assist in stabilizing them during their reentry into the community. While JJYS is actively engaged in this work, some of these efforts are new and continue to be developed and implemented statewide.