The EDORA intake flow is grounded in best practices across seven states — designed to guide, not just gather.
A youth enters the system via a catalyst — arrest, school report, or self-disclosure. At this initial threshold, accurate documentation is critical.
Both Arkansas and Tennessee stress the importance of early referral precision to avoid misclassification and barriers to diversion.
This isn’t just form-filling — it’s a structured diagnostic. Inputs shape what comes next. Texas and Louisiana provided blueprints for intake modularity and flexibility.
Dynamic fields adjust based on risk, legal history, and support needs.
Each state utilizes some form of structured risk or needs assessment — but tools vary. EDORA allows intake officers to log the tool used and record the resulting tier or score.
Scores guide the “track” — diversion, probation, or commitment — but do not dictate outcomes alone.
The form culminates in a proposed pathway. A multidisciplinary team (MDT) or judge uses the full record to validate or modify that recommendation.
Justification notes, next court date, restitution need, and youth willingness are included.
A robust education snapshot travels with the youth. EDORA captures enrollment status, academic progress, truancy indicators, and support programs to ensure no learning is lost.
Mississippi and Missouri emphasize real-time academic data in placement planning.
The completed form is automatically converted into a PDF summary, routed to all necessary stakeholders:
Forms are exportable and secure — available for recordkeeping, hearings, or team reviews.
This intake system reflects the convergence of seven state systems — unified into one modern workflow that prioritizes fairness, flexibility, and follow-through.