Rep. Brown Appointed to Ohio Juvenile Justice Working Group

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester) today announced that he has been appointed to the Ohio Juvenile Justice Working Group. The group will review and offer recommendations on a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, youth safety, education, reentry support, and health and mental health services.

“It is an honor to be appointed to the Juvenile Justice Working Group,” said Rep. Brown. “Ohio’s current juvenile rehabilitation system has been failing our youth and needs revisions. I applaud Governor DeWine for taking this critical step in prioritizing the safety of our most vulnerable population and the staff who support them.”

  The group will also examine staffing levels and staff safety, training, recruitment, and retention