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August 27, 2012 -
From the field
California Supreme Court Prohibits Lengthy Sentences for Juveniles Convicted of Non-Homicide Crimes
The California Supreme Court ruled in People v. Caballero that a term of years sentence that is tantamount to life for a juvenile in a non-homicide is unconstitutional. In the case, the Court held that the ... Read More
June 26, 2012 -
In the Media
"Sentencing Ruling Reflects Rethinking on Juvenile Justice"
From The New York Times
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February 16, 2012 -
Article
MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions: Past Recipients
Since 2006, MacArthur has recognized and awarded over 50 organizations for their innovative approaches to solving problems across the Foundation's programs. Read More
November 16, 2010 -
Publication
True Stories: Young People in the Juvenile Justice System
Pursuing Justice, a monthly podcast of the Juvenile Law Center, features true stories and conversations on issues facing young people in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
Download or listen to them online.
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February 1, 2009 -
Publication
Executive Summary: Review of Models for Change in Pennsylvania
The overall purpose of this review is to provide an independent look at the current work supported through the Foundation’s Models for Change Initiative in Pennsylvania. In this summary of the report I will summarize ... Read More
June 12, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton at the Awards Ceremony for Recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton recognizes the eight diverse organizations awarded the 2008 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. Read More
April 10, 2008 -
Press release
MacArthur Announces 2008 Winners of Award for Creative and Effective Institutions
Continuing its tradition of encouraging creativity and building effective institutions to help address some of the world’s most challenging problems, MacArthur announced today that eight organizations in six countries will receive the MacArthur Award for ... Read More
March 5, 2005 -
Publication
ENewsletter: Juvenile Justice Reform
Early this month the Supreme Court, in deciding Roper v. Simmons, put an end the to use of the death penalty for people who were under the age of 18 at the time of their crimes ... Read More