Director Brent Reinke
Brent D. Reinke was made Director of the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections by gubernatorial appointment in May 1997. During his tenure, Director Reinke has guided the Department in implementing the Juvenile Corrections Act of 1995, developing a 10-year needs assessment and master plan, and providing funding and assistance to counties to establish youth programs. Mr. Reinke believes that few responsibilities are more critical to the success of Idaho than helping our youth become healthy and productive citizens. It is his personal commitment to develop not just a department, but a coordinated statewide juvenile justice system. Director Reinke oversees the Department’s current juvenile institutions in St. Anthony, Nampa, and Lewiston, Idaho and over 30 contract providers as well as six district offices and the Boise office. The Department is made up of approximately 350 employees and serves about 800 juveniles a year.Formerly a Twin Falls county commissioner and Filer city councilman, Director Reinke served in local public office for 11 years prior to his state service. Mr. Reinke maintains his residence in Filer, Idaho. He and his wife Carla have five sons. (http://www.djc.state.id.us/)