Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-40-5-3

(1) Prevent further involvement of the child in the formal legal system.

(2) Provide eligible children with alternatives to adjudication that require the least amount of supervision and conditions necessary consistent with the protection of the community and the child's risk of reoffending, as determined by a risk screening tool.

(3) Emphasize the use of restorative justice practices.

(4) Reduce recidivism and improve positive outcomes for a child through the provision of research based services, if warranted, that address the child's needs.

(1) Provide cost effective, research based alternatives in lieu of the use of secure detention, out-of-home placement, and department of correction facilities in the community.

(2) Reduce the use of secure confinement and out-of-home placement.

(3) Reduce recidivism and improve positive outcomes for children.