1.  Annual report regarding reducing detention rates and expanding community-based alternatives.  By February 15th of each year, the department shall provide an annual report in person to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters. The report must include detailed information regarding:  

2.  Annual report regarding possible locations for secure, therapeutic residences for detained and committed youths.  By January 1st of each year, the department shall provide an annual report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters on the status of the identification and development of 2 small, secure, therapeutic residences for youths for the purpose of providing detention and confinement for committed youths in a therapeutic setting. These 2 residences shall provide for a maximum occupancy of 20 youths. The report must include rationale for the consideration of each identified residence, as well as an estimate on the number of youths that will be served at the residence, an estimate of the cost for construction and operation of the residence and staffing options for providing services at the residence to youths living at the residence, including therapeutic programs and educational services.