The resolution calls for a comprehensive study to evaluate and reform the state's juvenile justice system, specifically targeting the Division of Youth Services within the Department of Human Services. It emphasizes the need to identify best practices that would reduce reliance on large juvenile correctional facilities and promote community-based treatment alternatives that prioritize public safety while serving youth in the least restrictive environments. The study will involve independent expert consultants who will conduct assessments of juveniles in facilities like the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center to identify gaps in community-based services.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines the urgency of developing a juvenile justice reform plan within twelve months, incorporating evaluations and recommendations from various stakeholders, including educational and advocacy organizations. It also highlights the necessity for funding to support construction, renovation, and operational expenses for treatment services and programs that align with contemporary best practices in juvenile justice. The House of Representatives is tasked with requesting the relevant committees to undertake this study to improve the juvenile justice system in Arkansas.