IL SB2863

Creates the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Juvenile Justice Reentry Program Act, establishing a voluntary reentry program for male youth ages 14-18 released from detention.

Establishes a data partnership among the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Illinois State Police, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, and Department of Juvenile Justice to annually track youth population demographics, recidivism rates at 6 and 12 months post-release, and re-offense categories.

Requires family reintegration services including social worker-led home readiness assessments, at-home care specialists assigned to families for 90-180 days, and trauma-informed parenting workshops with culturally competent counseling.

Provides transitional housing with non-carceral units, resident advisor mentors ages 21-30 (emphasizing those with prior justice system involvement), nightly check-ins, and restorative justice practices.

Launches as a pilot program serving 15-20 participants within a 90-day period, with the Department of Human Services providing grant funding and program evaluation measuring recidivism rates, completion rates, and employment placements.