Improving DYS: Security Measures

In my blog post A Parent’s Suggestions for Improving the Division of Youth Services, I outlined several areas DYS needs to improve upon. The third area is security, which I believe is severely lacking. DYS can improve security in its facilities by doing the following: End contracts with private companies for greater control over and consistency among facilities Implement the…

Improving DYS – Family Involvement

In my blog post A Parent’s Suggestions for Improving the Division of Youth Services, I outlined several areas DYS needs to improve upon. The first is facilitating family involvement, which I believe can be accomplished in the following ways: Family relationships are the most important part of a child’s life. Helping to foster and repair those relationships is vital to…

Melissa Marscellus

Melissa Marscellus

A writer, a mom, and an advocate for mental health and juvenile justice reform, Melissa shines a light on our youth in crisis. Read full bio