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Performance-based Standards is a data-driven continuous improvement process for juvenile justice facilities, community residential programs and reentry services to improve conditions and quality of life in our nation’s juvenile facilities. We offer research-based standards and performance measures.

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Success Stories

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Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center Covington, LA
Illinois Youth Center - Pere Marquette                  Grafton, IL

" It is truly amazing the culture change that PbS has fostered at our facility. As you know, PbS is a big endeavor but oh my is it ever worth it! "