Maine should invest in a continuum of community-based alternatives for youth ages 14 to 25 instead of facilities like Long Creek Youth Development Center, according to a new report by researchers at the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine School of Law. The report, “Place Matters: Aligning Investments in a Community-Based Continuum of Care for Maine Youth Transitioning to Adulthood,” provides a continuum care model for Maine as well as several recommendations for policymakers. The John T. Gorman Foundation provided funding for this report. *JTGF-funded
