Juvenile Justice Oversight Director

Provides independent monitoring, investigation, and reporting on DYRS facilities and services on behalf of the Client, to improve systemic outcomes, safety, and service access for youth in DYRS care and custody.

1099/ W2

The purpose of this contract is to secure the services of a Juvenile Justice Oversight Director to provide independent monitoring, data analysis, and reporting on Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) facilities and services. The objective is to improve systemic outcomes, safety, and service access for youth in the care and custody of DYRS.

• Conduct regular, unannounced, and announced onsite visits to YSC, NBYDC, and other local and out-of-area facilities as necessary to ensure youth are housed in constructive environments contributing to their rehabilitation.
• Evaluate physical facility conditions and document data trends affecting resident youth.
• Evaluate facility operations against established juvenile justice program best practices.

• Receive, log, and investigate complaints on an as‑needed basis regarding facility conditions and service delivery.
• Investigate allegations of policy and legal violations affecting youth safety or resource access.
• Identify themes and underlying systemic reforms necessary to address issue areas found across investigations.

• Track and monitor DYRS’s adherence to requirements of the ROAD Act (Recidivism Reduction, Oversight, and Accountability for DYRS Act of 2024), enacted in February 2025.
• Track DYRS’s progress in achieving Jerry M Work Plan Goals, including critical Work Plan indicators not achieved prior to the Superior Court’s termination of the Jerry M lawsuit.
• Investigate and report on broader, systemic issues identified during routine monitoring, including timely needs assessments and service planning; consult with relevant District agencies and departments to assess structural modifications or service delivery improvements.
• Track, monitor, and verify all corrective actions implemented by DYRS to ensure compliance.

• Quarterly Performance Reports:
  • Total number of facility site visits completed during the quarter.
• • Volume, nature, and source of complaints received.
• • Status and descriptions of ongoing investigations or addressed issues.
• • Summary of interagency communications.
• Corrective Recommendation Documents: created on an as‑needed basis to summarize outcomes and outline required DYRS improvement measures, shared with Council quarterly.
• Public Web Postings: Format and finalize approved reports for timely publication on the Client website.

• Client Approval:
  Contractor submits draft reports to the Client for initial approval.
• DYRS Review Period:
  Approved drafts are provided to DYRS, giving them the right to review and submit comments prior to submission to the D.C. Council.
• Council Presentation:
  The final report, including or addressing DYRS feedback, is formally presented to the D.C. Council.

• Administrative Authority: this contract is fully administered by the Client.
• Supervision: the Contractor reports…