Awards

Thanks to the generosity of donors and the success of our virtual fundraiser “Creating Real Second Chances”, Performance-based Standards (PbS) is pleased to announce the availability of additional funds to helps youths return to their homes and communities. The application for a second round of the 2020 PbS Reentry Award has opened.

Performance-based Standards (PbS) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2020 PbS Youth Art Contest. In honor of PbS’ 25th anniversary, youths were asked to share their thoughts on success with art and a short companion essay and the winner was selected based on how well the piece reflected the theme of success. PbS received 48 entries from 44 artists across the country. Ple ...

Performance-based Standards (PbS) hosted a virtual presentation on Friday, August 7 to celebrate the 2020 PbS award winners and finalists. The presentation connected nearly 100 people from all over the country and was led by PbS Executive Director Kim Godfrey.

2020 marks the fourth year of the Performance-based Standards (PbS) Employment Matching Award and with the support of the PbS Education and Employment Foundation we were able to celebrate by awarding more money. This application period was a little different: In addition to youths facing the realities of reentering the community without enough resources, the COVID-19 pandemic meant fewer employment opportunities were available to many youths. Thank you to all the youths and facility staff who submitted applications.

Attended by over 100 juvenile justice professionals from across the country, the Performance-based Standards (PbS) annual Agency Coordinators Training was held virtually for the first time since it started in 2006. The two-day training began on Thursday, August 6 with PbS Executive Director Kim Godfrey Lovett introducing guest speaker Elizabeth Cauffman, University of Californ ...

Performance-based Standards (PbS) is very pleased to announce Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center (FPJDC) in Covington, LA, as the winner of the 2020 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award in the detention category. FPJDC was selected as a winner for their impressive plan to reduce the use of restraints. Inspired by the PbS process and community, FPJDC has been committed to lear ...

Performance-based Standards (PbS) is very pleased to announce McLaughlin Youth Center (MYC) in Anchorage, AK as the winner of the 2020 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award in the correction category. MYC was selected as a winner for their comprehensive plan to reduce fear for safety. Following multiple data collections with PbS Staff Climate Survey results showing a high level of fea ...

Performance-based Standards (PbS) is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 PbS Kids Got Talent Contest! Our solo winner is from Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility in Grants Pass, OR! The singer accompanied by the RVYCF Youth Ukulele Band sent in an emotional cover of “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran playing homage to those that have to leave their families behind. Our jud ...

2020 PbS Kids Got Talent Contest Finalist Spotlight: Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility PbS is delighted to present the finalist for the 2020 PbS Kids Got Talent Contest from Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility and his impressive vocals accompanied by an emotional video production of Ed Sheeran’s “Photograph”. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and congratul ...

2020 PbS Kids Got Talent Contest Finalist Spotlight: Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center We are excited to announce the finalists for the 2020 PbS Kids Got Talent Contest from Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center. Please enjoy a cover of “Quién Te Entiende,” an original piano piece and a cover of “Mi Niña Traviesa” from three of Maricopa’s most talented. Thanks to ...