House committee backs bill to certify community juvenile crime‑prevention programs The House Judiciary Committee issued a favorable report on H5121, which directs the Department of Juvenile Justice to design a voluntary certification for nonprofit community programs that use evidence‑informed mentoring, education and family supports to help divert at‑risk youth.

South Carolina's House Judiciary Committee just approved a groundbreaking bill that could empower community organizations to effectively prevent juvenile crime through a new certification process!

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