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Cape May County YJC reports small net increase in case totals though commitments fell
Summary
Danita Pierce presented YJC statistics showing commitments decreased 10.5% year over year while waived commitments rose 30%; probationer residential placements and referrals rose, leaving a combined total increase of 1.6% compared with 2024.
Danita Pierce presented Youth Justice Commission data comparing 2025 with 2024. She reported that commitments decreased by 10.5% while waived commitments increased by 30.0%. Probationer residential placements rose by 16.2% and probationer referrals rose by 8.8% (updated). The combined total of commitments, waivers, and residential probationers increased by 1.6% year over year.
Pierce also reported point-in-time counts: there were no youth from Cape May County in detention at the time of the meeting; statewide counts cited in the minutes included 98 youth in secure care, 62 waived, 42 in residential probation, and 62 committed. The commission discussed these statistics as part of routine data reporting; no specific policy change or funding decision was recorded in the minutes.
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