Specifications include, but are not limited to: The goal of this service is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for minors who have been ordered by the court and/or referred to participate in a residential program. Programs shall provide clients with a safe, clean, supportive, well supervised environment in which minors can develop the tools and skills needed to function in society as young adults. Services should also be reflective of the court's balanced and restorative justice philosophy, and the juvenile justice reform effort with emphasis on best practices/evidence-based practices, collaboration and cultural competency. The goals of balanced and restorative justice are accountability, competency development, and public safety.