

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services Director Brett Peterson, at Decker Youth Center in West Valley City, center left, is joined by Gov. Gary Herbert as they speak with some of the youth working through the program on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, during a tour to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. Gov. Gary Herbert was on hand to tour the facility and speak with some of the youth who are being held at the facility.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services Director Brett Peterson at Decker Youth Center in West Valley City describes a mural in the multipurpose room meant to illustrate the positive transformation of youth working through the juvenile justice system. Peterson gave a tour on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. Gov. Gary Herbert was on hand to tour the facility and speak with some of the youth who are being held at the facility.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services Director Brett Peterson at Decker Youth Center in West Valley City is joined by Gov. Gary Herbert and Kristen Cox, the executive director of the Governor's Office of Management, as they speak during a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services Director Brett Peterson, at Decker Youth Center in West Valley City, center left, is joined by Gov. Gary Herbert as they speak with some of the youth working through the program on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, during a tour to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Don Gurule, left, a counselor at Decker Youth Center in West Valley City speaks with Juvenile Justice Services Director Brett Peterson, center, and Gov. Gary Herbert during a tour of the facility on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. Gov. Gary Herbert was on hand to tour the facility and speak with some of the youth who are being held at the facility. Pictured is the programming unit and therapy room along with some of the recreation activities available to youth.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. Gov. A walking tour illustrated some of the security measures on hand.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. Gov. Gary Herbert was on hand to tour the facility and speak with some of the youth who are being held at the facility.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. A walking tour provided a glimpse into the services including the basketball court and weightlifting area.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. A walking tour provided a glimpse into the services including the basketball court and weightlifting area.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. Gov. Gary Herbert was on hand to tour the facility and speak with some of the youth who are being held at the facility.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. A walking tour provided a glimpse into a therapy room in the programming unit.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. A walking tour provided a glimpse into one of the resident rooms which are locked at night.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. Gov. Gary Herbert was on hand to tour the facility and speak with some of the youth who are being held at the facility.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. A walking tour provided a glimpse into one of the resident rooms which are locked at night.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. Gov. Gary Herbert was on hand to tour the facility and speak with some of the youth who are being held at the facility.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services Director Brett Peterson, right, at Decker Youth Center in West Valley City is joined by Gov. Gary Herbert as he gives a tour of the facility on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017.



(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Juvenile Justice Services holds a press conference at Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, to discuss its success after juvenile justice reforms were passed in 2017. Gov. Gary Herbert was on hand to tour the facility and speak with some of the youth who are being held at the facility. Pictured is the multipurpose room with a mural meant to illustrate the positive transformation of youth working through the juvenile justice system.