ADMINISTRATION
Restructured as Support Services in Dec. 2008.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Under Administration, restructured as Resource Management in Dec. 2008.
ADMISSIONS
In March 2004, restructured as Program Services under Programs.
ADMISSIONS & COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Reorganized in 2003 as Restorative Justice Operations.
AREA OFFICES
To administer intake, probation, and aftercare for delinquent youth, State was divided into five areas with local field offices serving each county and Baltimore City. Youths who broke law or exhibited uncontrollable behavior entered juvenile justice system through these local offices.
Young people were referred to a local office of juvenile justice by law enforcement agencies, other government agencies, parents, or concerned citizens. Following referral, an intake officer assessed youth and determined most appropriate course of action. Intake officer could recommend formal court proceedings; place minor on voluntary informal supervision for up to 90 days; dismiss youth with a warning; or disapprove a case for insufficient evidence.
Through intake services, local area office decided for each minor whether court proceedings were appropriate. Local area office also recommended to court whether adjudicated delinquents should be placed on probation, in a day program, or committed to a residential facility. During probation and throughout youth's stay at a residential facility, local area office maintained contact with a juvenile's case manager. Minors were monitored in a similar fashion after their release.
In July 2006, Area 3 Office (Western Maryland) transferred to Western Regional Operations.
Formerly under Community Justice Programs, Area Offices were administered by their local regional offices by Feb. 2009.
AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
Under Office of Investigations and Audits, reorganized as Audit and transferred to Office of Secretary in Jan. 2008.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Restructured as Program Support in Dec. 2008, with a behavioral health unit.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Under Office of Professional Services, reorganized as Behavioral Health and Victim Services in 2011.
BUDGET & FINANCE
Renamed Fiscal Planning and Management in 2002.
BUDGET & FINANCE
Renamed Budget and Fiscal Services by 2023.
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Renamed Budget and Managing for Results in 2000.
CAPITAL PLANNING
Under Departmental Support, renamed Capital Planning and Facility Maintenance in 2000.
CAPITAL PLANNING
Renamed Capital Planning and Budgeting by 2023.
CAPITAL PLANNING & FACILITY MAINTENANCE
Under Departmental Support, renamed Facility Management in March 2003. In 2004, it once more became Capital Planning and Facility Maintenance until June 2007, when Capital Planning moved to Budget and Finance, and remaining functions again became Facility Management.
CHELTENHAM YOUTH FACILITY
In Nov. 2016, replaced by newly constructed Cheltenham Youth Detention Center.
COMMISSION ON JUVENILE JUSTICE JURISDICTION
Lavinia Jackson, Coordinator (410) 230-3154
Chair: Bishop L. Robinson, Secretary of Juvenile Justice
Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Justice: Henry Brownstein, Ph.D.; James R. Craze; Edward T. Cummins; Bart K. Lubow; Charles F. Shilling; Jonathan Smith, Esq.; Frank R. Weathersbee, Esq.
Appointed by Senate President: Timothy R. Ferguson; Ralph M. Hughes; Philip C. Jimeno.
Appointed by House Speaker: Dana Lee Dembrow; Kenneth C. Montague, Jr.; Joseph F. Vallario, Jr.
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Dennis M. McHugh; David W. Young.
Ex officio: Bruce P. Martin, designee of Attorney General; Emelda P. Johnson, Secretary of Human Resources; Beverly B. Carter, Esq., designee of Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Col. David B. Mitchell, Secretary of State Police; JoAnne L. Carter, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Earl El-Amin, designee of Special Secretary for Children, Youth, & Families; Stephen E. Harris, Public Defender.
Final report submitted on Sept. 30, 2001.
COMMITTED & DETENTION PROGRAMS
Functions restructured within Residential Services Division in 2000.
COMMITTED FACILITIES
Committed Facilities was initiated as Residential Programs and reorganized as Committed Programs in 1992. Renamed Committed and Detention Programs in 1996, it reformed as Committed Programs in 2000, and as Committed Facilities was placed under Secure Detention and Committed Facilities in March 2004.
In March 2005, all State juvenile facilities were placed under Detention and Residential Operations.
COMMUNITY & FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS
Community and Family Partnerships funded youth development programs, covering art, life skills, self-esteem, social skills, and job readiness, which helped youth move from juvenile facilities back into the community. A mentoring program was established with The Johns Hopkins University. Other partnerships included a pre-apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation; and summer employment through the Maryland Civic Justice Corps of the Deparment of Natural Resources.
COMMUNITY & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY DETENTION
COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Under Community Justice Programs were local Area Offices, Community Detention and Electronic Monitoring, and Placement Services.
As Department moved to regionalization, Community Justice Programs was phased out, beginning in July 2008 and completed by Feb. 2009.
COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERVISION
CONTRACTUAL RESIDENTIAL CENTERS
From April 2004 to Nov. 2008, only Thomas O'Farrell Youth Center continued to be run by a private contractor.
CULLEN TASK FORCE
In July 2004, Secretary of Juvenile Services formed Cullen Task Force to create a specialized program tailored to needs of Victor Cullen Center in Frederick County.
Work of Task Force was completed when Cullen Center reopened in July 2007.
DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT
DETENTION & RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Phased out by Feb. 2009 as Department shifted to regional delivery of services.
EQUAL JUSTICE & POLICY
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Since 2004, responsibility for education of juveniles residing in institutions under the jurisdiction of Department of Juvenile Services had been transitioning to State Department of Education. By July 1, 2012, all educational services offered by residential facilities of Department of Juvenile Services were administered by Juvenile Services Education Program of State Department of Education. As of July 2008, that program was responsible for education at Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center; J. DeWeese Carter Center; Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center; Charles H. Hickey, Jr., School; and Victor Cullen Center.
Abolished in July 2013.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
FEMALE POPULATION TASK FORCE
In April 1992, Female Population Task Force was created by Secretary of Juvenile Services. Task Force demographically defined young women offenders and formed a plan to improve services to them. That plan was contained in their report issued in Sept. 1993.
Meeting monthly, Task Force monitored implementation of its recommendations, ensured that Department provides specialized services to girls in its care, and served as an advisory board for statewide issues concerning young women offenders.
FISCAL PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
GANG INTERVENTION & INVESTIGATION UNIT
GIRLS' SERVICES STRATEGIC PLAN TASK FORCE
Legislative members: Adelaide C. Eckardt; Ana Sol Gutierrez; Guy J. Guzzone.
Girls' Services Strategic Plan Task Force was convened by Secretary of Juvenile Services in May 2010. Task Force was to develop a long-range, gender-specific plan to meet needs of girls in juvenile justice system; keep them from getting lost in system by focusing on their different and complex histories and needs; examine continuum of services to girls, specifically re-entry and aftercare services; and influence existing programs and how they are implemented for girls.
Last met in Oct. 2010.
GRANTS & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
HEALTH SERVICES
HELP DESK OPERATIONS
INFECTION CONTROL & EMPLOYEE HEALTH
INTAKE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATIONS
J. DeWEESE CARTER CENTER
In rural Kent County, Center provided emergency detention facilities to nine counties of Eastern Shore (Code Human Services Article, sec. 9-238.1).
Closed June 30, 2020, to become an all-female, staff- and hardware-secure committed program at Backbone Mountain Youth Center.
JUDICIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE
JUVENILE DETENTION ALTERNATIVES INITIATIVE & DISPROPORTIONATE MINORITY CONTACT
JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Council advised Governor and State agencies on juvenile justice system and prevention of juvenile delinquency. Council also was designated State agency to receive formula grant funds under provisions of federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-415), as amended by Juvenile Justice Amendments of 1992 (P.L. 102-586). In accordance with federal act, Council developed an annual plan, established grant procedures, and awarded grants to State and local government agencies for projects that support juvenile justice and prevent delinquency.
In Aug. 2005, replaced by Juvenile Grant Planning and Review Council (Executive Order 01.01.2005.37).
JUVENILE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
In Sept. 2000, Chief Judge of Court of Appeals and Secretary of Juvenile Justice formed Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council. Council fostered communication, collaboration, and coordination among courts, department, and agencies (public or private) who provide services to children within jurisdiction of juvenile justice system.
Last met in 2002.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES & QUALITY ASSURANCE
MAPLE RUN FORESTRY CAMP
Renamed Maple Run Youth Center in 1977.
MAPLE RUN YOUTH CENTER
MARYLAND YOUTH RESIDENCE CENTER
Maryland Youth Residence Center began in 1972 as a residence for delinquent boys committed by court. In June 1994, it was converted to a shelter care facility for up to twenty-four boys, ages 14 to 18. Under Shelter Care Program, boys who needed supervision but were not deemed dangerous were housed while they awaited a court hearing or placement in another residence. Center provided them with education, recreation, medical services, and individual, group and family counseling. Center also housed up to twelve boys, ages 16 to 18, who attended Living Classroom Program, which prepared them for employment in maritime trades. In Jump Start Program, Center also had up to twelve boys, age 13 or under.
In early Fiscal Year 2008, Center closed due to life and safety code issues. Currently housing offices for Community Detention and Electronic Monitoring, Center requires total renovation for future use as shelter care.
MEADOW MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
In Garrett County, Meadow Mountain Youth Center provided a substance abuse treatment program. Center had facilities for forty boys, ages 14-18, who attended school at Center year round. State Department of Education was responsible for educational and vocational programs offered at Center. Started in 1998, its Leadership Challenge Program (known as boot camp), concluded in December 1999.
Closed June 30, 2020, and youth residents moved to nearby youth centers.
MEDICAL SERVICES
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
NURSING SERVICES
NUTRITION SERVICES
OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & VICTIM SERVICES
OFFICE OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Abolished in Jan. 2010; functions transferred to Office of Resource Management.
OFFICE OF COMMITMENT FACILITIES
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OPERATIONS
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH
OFFICE OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Under Chief of Staff, abolished by 2023.
OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS & ADVOCACY
OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS & AUDITS
OFFICE OF LEGISLATION, POLICY, & COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBLITY
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The Office integrated behavioral, somatic health, and education services for youth being served by the Department both in residential facilities and in the community.
Encompassing some of the functions from the former Program Support, the Office was responsible for: Behavioral Health Services; Educational Services; the Resource Office; Somatic Health Services; and Special Reviews.
Under Operations, abolished in June 2011.
OFFICE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
The Office evaluated services provided by the Department, conducted data-based measurement and analysis of services, and worked towards effective improvements. It oversaw: Community and Family Partnerships; Inspector General; Internal Audit; Program Evaluation; Quality Improvement; and Workforce and Leadership Development.
Abolished in July 2011.
OFFICE OF RESEARCH, EVALUATION, & PLANNING
OFFICE OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF SOMATIC HEALTH SERVICES
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
OPERATIONS
PLACEMENT & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PLACEMENT SERVICES
POLICY
In July 2007, some functions transferred to Best Practices under Quality Assurance and Accountability.
POLICY & PLANNING
POLICY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS
PROCUREMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Program Development started as Program and Contract Development in Oct. 1992, became Grants and Program Development in 1998, and Research and Program Development in 2003. Program development component combined with Professional Standards to form Policy and Program Development under Equal Justice and Policy in March 2004. Policy and Program Development split in July 2005 and moved to Departmental Support as separate units.
Disbanded in July 2007; some functions transferred to Quality Improvement under Quality Assurance and Accountability.
PROGRAM EVALUATION
PROGRAM SERVICES
PROGRAM SERVICES DIVISION
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Under Regional Operations, restructured as Office of Professional Services under Support Services in Feb. 2009.
PROGRAMS
REGIONAL OPERATIONS
RESEARCH & PLANNING
RESEARCH & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
By Feb. 2009, oversight of State residences for youth committed or detained by court transferred to six decentralized regional offices.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE OPERATIONS
SAVAGE MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
SPECIALIZED OPERATIONS
STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
SYSTEMS SUPPORT
TALENT MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & SECURITY SYSTEMS
THOMAS O'FARRELL YOUTH CENTER
Thomas O'Farrell Youth Center opened in 1986 and was operated by private firms under contract with the Department. Located in Carroll County, Center treated juveniles who committed drug-related offenses or crimes against people and property. It served up to forty boys: chronic offenders, ages 13 to 18, for an average of nine months in a secure residence.
Closed on Nov. 30, 2008.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
VICTIM SERVICES
VICTOR CULLEN ACADEMY
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOLDOVER FACILITY
Washington County Holdover Facility in Hagerstown closed Oct. 1, 2003, after Western Maryland Children's Center opened.
WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER HOUSE (Baltimore City)
907-909 Druid Park Lake Drive, Baltimore, MD 21217
Opened in 1972 as Group Home for Boys, William Donald Schaefer House was renamed in April 1992 for Governor William Donald Schaefer. Its program was designed for boys, ages 14 to 18, with a history of drug and alcohol abuse. Located in a residential community, House provided substance abuse treatment for up to nineteen male low-risk offenders. After an average stay of 90 days, youth transitioned to an intensive aftercare program in their home community.
Closed June 2016 due to lack of funding.
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Established in 2007, Community and Family Parnerships worked to strengthen the ties between youth and their families and communities. Through a system of family liaisons, training was offered to parents and families on healthy youth and family development; navigating the social education and juvenile justice systems; how to successfully advocate for a child; and other issues that enable families to stay involved.
Under Community Services Supervision, reorganized as Community Affairs and moved under Chief of Staff in March 2004.
Under Field Services Division, renamed Community Detention and Electronic Monitoring in 1994.
Community Justice Programs was established in 1989 as Program Support Services Division. Renamed Program Services Division in 1990, it merged in 1992 with Administrative Services Division to form Administrative and Program Services Division. In 1996, administrative services were assigned to Administration (under Deputy Secretary), and Division resumed its former name as Program Services Division. In 2000, it reorganized as Admissions under Restorative Justice Operations. In Jan. 2002, division transferred to Admissions and Community Justice. In March 2004, it restructured as Program Services under Programs. In March 2005, it reformed as Community Justice Programs under Operations.
Restructured as Program Services in March 2004.
Under contract with Department, private firms formerly operated three residential centers: Victor Cullen Center; Charles H. Hickey, Jr., School; and Thomas O'Farrell Youth Center. In April 2002, Victor Cullen Center closed. On April 1, 2004, Charles H. Hickey, Jr., School returned to being operated by Department as did Victor Cullen Center in July 2007.
Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services:
Dale W. Schroyer, Chair
Rudy Adams; Neil L. Bergsman; Patricia Faught; M. Anne Fox; Kathryn C. Marr; Robert E. McElvie, Jr.; Gustava E. Taler; Joseph I. Tiberi; Marie Wagner; Delmas P. Wood; Elizabeth J. Wright.
Restructured as Business Services in Dec. 2008.
Under Residential Services, Detention and Residential Operations organized in March 2005 to oversee Facility Operations and Transportation Services. Detention and Residential Operations oversaw committed facilities and detention facilities.
Disbanded in July 2005; functions transferred to other units.
Formerly under Residential Services, Educational Services transferred to Program Support in December 2008, and as Education, to Office of Professional Services in Feb. 2009. It reformed as Educational Services in Feb. 2010.
Under Business Services.
Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services:
Marian D. Daniel, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Juvenile Services) (410) 230-3108
Heather M. Allen; Donna El-Amin; Angelina Anthony; Charese Batson; Deborah Boyd; Janet Bridgeforth; Gwendolyn C. Brooks; Stephanie Clise; Carolyn Copenhaver; Charmain O. Crawford; Megan A. Deacon; Vecchonia Dixon; Mary Eggleston; Singleton H. Golden; Wendy Golden; Terra L. Harris; Richard A. Hart; Carmen B. Jackson; Roslyn L. Jackson; Christie L. Johnson; Sherry Jones; Denise L. Kern; Evie Matzke; Susan McFadden; Antoinette S. McNair; Philip Jeff Merson; Nicole L. Mills; Anne Norris; Judy Pasquantonio; Edel Patterson; Ashley Rawlings; Melissa Rice; Laura Rivers; Barbara Roberson; Dawn Rowe; Cynthia Ruiz; Kelly Saraceno; Renita Slatler; Karen Smith; Charlotte P. Wainwright; Heather Waters; Traci Watkins; Lessie White; Jamie Woodring.
Reorganized as Budget and Finance under Departmental Support in March 2004.
In 2000, reorganized as Community Justice Supervision.
Under Office of Investigations and Advocacy, renamed Gang Prevention Unit under Office of Inspector General in July 2008.
Co-Chair: Donald W. DeVore, Secretary of Juvenile Services
Co-Chair: Charlotte L. Bright, Ph.D.
Under Restorative Justice Operations, reorganized as Research and Program Development in 2003.
Formerly under Residential Services Division, transferred to Health Care Services under Admissions, and renamed Medical Services in 2000.
Under Support Services, abolished by 2023.
Under Office of Somatic Health Services, abolished by 2023.
Formerly under Admissions, absorbed into Placement Services under Program Services in March 2004.
In July 2007, reorganized as Grant and Resource Development under Budget and Finance.
P. O. Box 229
300 Scheeler Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 - 0229
Opened in August 1982, J. DeWeese Carter Center was named for Judge J. DeWeese Carter (1904-1977), who served on Court of Special Appeals from 1971 to 1973. In November 2011, Center transitioned from being a secure detention facility for young men to become a secure committment facility for up to fourteen girls, aged 14 to 18.
Renamed Judges, Masters and Juvenile Justice Committee in 1996.
Under Support Services, renamed Systems Support in May 2013.
Within Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Juvenile Justice Advisory Council formed in 1984 as an independent unit (Executive Order 01.01.1984.08). Council replaced Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, first appointed by Governor in 1980 to comply with requirements of federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-415, 42 U.S.C., sec. 5633 (a)). In 1987, Council was placed under Juvenile Services Agency (Executive Order 01.01.1987.21). Council became part of Governor's Office in 1988 (Executive Order 01.01.1988.01). As a subcommittee of Governor's Advisory Board for Justice Administration, Council reformed in 1992 (Executive Order 01.01.1992.02). In 1995, Council transferred to Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention (Executive Order 01.01.1995.18) and, in June 2002, to Department of Juvenile Justice, now Department of Juvenile Services (Executive Order 01.01.2002.02).
Staff: William L. Howard, Ed.D. (410) 260-1298
Under Office of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, abolished in July 2002.
General Assembly appropriated funds in 1965 to establish a forestry camp at Maple Run in Green Ridge State Forest, Allegany County (Chapter 743, Acts of 1965). In April 1967, Camp opened with facilities for thirty-five boys.
Closed in April 2001.
721 Woodbourne Ave., Baltimore, MD 21212
234 Recovery Road, Grantsville, MD 21535 - 0075
Originated as Meadow Mountain Camp, constructed and operated by federal Civilian Conservation Corps from 1938 to 1942. Reformed as Meadow Mountain Forestry Camp for Boys in June 1958 (Chapter 454, Acts of 1957). Reopened as Meadow Mountain Youth Center in October 1984.
Under Program Support, fuctions decentralized and transferred to regional offices by Feb. 2009.
Under Support Services, renamed Office of Minority Business Enterprises under Chief of Staff by 2023.
Under Office of Somatic Health Services, abolished by 2023.
Under Office of Somatic Health Services, abolished by 2023.
Under Operations, renamed Office of Behavioral Health by 2023.
Office of Business Services started as Budget and Management Division in 1987. Renamed Administrative Services Division in 1990, it merged with Program Services Division in 1992 to form Administrative and Program Services Division. In 1996, program services were assigned to Program Services Division and office of Administration was created to manage administrative functions. In 2000, Departmental Support assumed functions of Administration. In March 2004, it moved under Administration. It reorganized as Business Services in Dec. 2008, and Office of Business Services in Feb. 2009.
Under Operations, abolished by 2023.
Under Operations, renamed Community Operations by 2023.
Reorganized as Office of Community Resource Development in 2000.
In 2015, the Office of Family Engagement was created.
Under Administration, reorganized as Office of Inspector General in July 2008.
In Jan. 2008, audit function separated out; office restructured as Office of Investigations and Advocacy.
Under Secretary, abolished by 2023.
In March 2004, renamed Human Resources.
Under Administration, restructured as Office of Investigations and Audits in June 2007.
In February 2009, the Office of Professional Services formed under Support Services. It moved to Operations in February 2010.
The Office of Quality Assurance and Accountability organized under Administration in May 2007. It reformed under Support Services in 2008.
Within Support Services, the Office of Resource Management was responsible for Budget and Finance; Capital Planning; General Services; Human Resources; Information Technology; and Procurement. It also oversaw Minority Business Enterprise.
Within Residential Services Division, renamed Office of Medical Services.
Under Support Services, renamed Office of Research, Evaluation, and Planning in Jan. 2010.
Renamed Residential Operations by 2023.
Formerly under Intake, restructured as Placement Services and moved under Program Services in March 2004.
Under Program Services Division, renamed Placement and Resource Management.
Policy began as Professional Standards, created under Office of Professional Responsibility and Accountability in July 2000. In March 2004, it combined with program development component from Research and Program Development to form Policy and Program Development under Equal Justice and Policy. In July 2005, it transferred to Departmental Support as Policy.
Under Equal Justice and Policy, moved under Departmental Support in July 2005, and split into two separate entitities: Policy, and Program Development.
Under Office of Professional Services, initiated in Feb. 2009; eliminated in July 2009 due to budgetary constraints.
Under Support Services, became separate Office by 2023.
In March 2004, moved from Office of Professional Responsibility and Accountability to Equal Justice and Policy, and restructured as Policy and Program Development.
Program Development defined programs and contract specifications for services provided by private sector. These services included management of residential facilities and community detention; and counseling, drug treatment, mentoring, and community service programs.
Under Office of Inspector General, Restructured as Quality Assurance in June 2011.
Under Operations, reorganized as Community Justice Programs in March 2005.
Reorganized in 2000 as Admissions.
Under Admissions, Program Support formed in July 2000 as Health Care Services. In March 2004, it was renamed Health Services under Programs. In Dec. 2004, Health Services divided into two componenents: Behavioral Health Services, and Somatic Health Services. In March 2005, Behavioral Health Services was placed directly under Deputy Secretary for Operations, while Medical Services transferred to Residential Services. Behavioral Health Services reformed in Dec. 2008 as Program Support under Regional Operations.
Renamed Operations in March 2005.
Renamed Operations in Feb. 2009.
Renamed Research and Evaluation in Dec. 2008.
In March 2004, moved from Office of Secretary to Equal Justice and Policy, functions divided between Policy and Program Development, and Research and Planning.
In 1987, Residential Services started as Institution and Detention Services Division. Renamed Facilities and Residential Services Division in 1989, it reorganized as Residential Services Division in 1992. It restructured in March 2004 as Residential Services under Programs, which became Operations in March 2005.
Under Operations, in May 2015 split into two offices: Commitment Facilities, and Detention Services.
Abolished in 2002; functions dispersed to Admissions and Community Justice, and Residential Services.
Renamed Garrett Children's Center in July 2020 (Chapter 297, Acts of 2020).
Under Administration, functions absorbed by Budget and Finance in Jan. 1997.
Under Admissions, reorganized as Management Services and Quality Assurance in 2000 and moved under Office of Professional Responsibility and Accountability.
Under Residential Services, renamed Transportation Services in March 2004.
Under Program Services Division, reformed as Special Programs in Oct. 1996.
Under Support Services, restructured as Office of Equity and Reform and moved to Office of Preadjudication Services and Reform in Jan. 2018.
Under Support Services, restructured as Professional Training and Education in Feb. 2014.
Under Support Systems, renamed Telecommunications.
7960 Henryton Road, Marriottsville, MD 21103
Under Office of Quality Assurance and Accountability, restructured as Workforce and Leadership Development in May 2007.
Under Chief of Staff, abolished by 2023.
Renamed Victor Cullen Center in Oct. 2000.
In response to a federal initiative to move minors out of jails for adults, Maryland erected two holdover facilities in late 1970s to confine alleged or adjudicated juvenile delinquents. Detention in a holdover facility was limited to less than 72 hours. One facility closed in 1991 due to cost containment.
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Johnitha R. McNair, Director (410) 230-3189; e-mail: johnitha.mcnair@maryland.gov
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