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This study is a redesign study of the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement (CJRP) Series and the Juvenile Residential Facility Census (JRFC) Series.

As part of this study's redesign, a pilot test was conducted that included new questions, topics, and methods that were reviewed and approved by a panel of 12 juvenile justice experts. The experts provided feedback about questions and topics that should be removed from the current surveys or added to the questionnaires in future waves. Additionally, two survey methodologists reviewed the questionnaires for wording, visual design, and other survey methodology best practices that should be incorporated. Eight cognitive interviews were conducted to review the recommended additions and changes. See the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memo for a detailed list of changes.

This study used a school-randomized design to evaluate the implementation, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of two school safety strategies in Shelby County Middle Schools (SCMS). The school safety strategies were evaluated in terms of cost, cost-effectiveness, reduction in student violence and misbehavior, and the minimization of the severity of negative outcomes. Schools were randomly assigned into three groups. One group received Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) representing the treatment as usual (TAU) control group. The second group received student-focused school safety (SFSS) interventions. The third group received comprehensive school safety (CHSS) strategies.