INDIANA — Indiana health officials are calling on stakeholders and program staff to share their operational insights as part of a new effort to strengthen health care continuity for youth navigating the state’s juvenile justice system.
The initiative focuses on evaluating and shaping the future of the Justice-Involved Juvenile Eligibility (JIJE) benefit. The program is specifically designed to support young people during critical transition periods, ensuring they maintain access to essential medical and mental healthcare services both during and after their involvement with the justice system.
Organizers have launched a brief stakeholder feedback survey to gather data directly from the frontline workers, administrators, and staff who manage these systems daily.
According to state representatives, the feedback collected will directly influence how the JIJE benefit is structured and delivered moving forward. By understanding the current operational workflows and day-to-day experiences of local staff, officials hope to identify systemic best practices and address existing logistical hurdles.
“Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you,” organizers stated in an announcement to partners. “By sharing your experiences and operational structure, you can play a key role in shaping vital services and support in the future.”
How to Participate
The feedback period is currently open to eligible staff, community partners, and juvenile justice stakeholders across Indiana.
- Time Commitment: The survey is designed to be brief, taking less than five minutes to complete.
- Focus Areas: Questions center around local facility structures, current transitional care challenges, and opportunities to streamline benefit enrollment.
Eligible participants and stakeholders can access the questionnaire directly through the official Justice-Involved Juvenile Eligibility Stakeholder Survey portal.
