Resources for JDPS Data Reporters

A JDPS training was held in March 2026. Refer to the boxes below for resources discussed during that training. Questions can be directed to JDPS@bscc.ca.gov.

JDPS Online Query

The published Juvenile Detention Survey data are reported by local agencies. These agencies work hard to submit accurate data, but data collection is not uniform throughout the state. Due to local agency-specific data collection limitations some agencies cannot report all data elements. BSCC screens the data and communicates with reporting agencies to ensure accuracy and completeness, but does not conduct investigations or audits of the data or agencies’ data collection processes. The JDPS database is a point-in-time database, reflecting the most recent available data. Previously reported data are regularly updated to reflect any revisions received from local agencies.

 

JDPS Dashboards

The interactive JDPS data dashboard allows users to explore select population data at both the state and county level. The dashboard uses currently available JDPS data to display trends since 2002 and to provide the most current population data. Users can interact with the dashboard by using filters to view population trends by gender and disposition (pre-disposition, post-disposition) and selecting a specific county from the map to view the specific county’s population data.