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MacArthur supports juvenile justice reform in 35 states primarily through its Models for Change initiative, which aims to accelerate a national juvenile justice reform movement to improve the lives of young people in trouble with the law, while enhancing public safety and holding young offenders accountable for their actions. Read our strategy

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June 19, 2013 - In The Media

"Illinois Ranks 5th in Decreasing Number of Incarcerated Youth"

From WBEZ Chicago
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June 18, 2013 - In The Media

"Youth Incarcerations Drop 50 Percent in State"

From the Connecticut Post
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June 18, 2013 - In The Media

"Report Singles Out 9 States, Including Texas, for Turnaround in Adopting Policies to Reduce Youth Incarceration"

From The Dallas Morning News
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June 18, 2013 - In The Media

"Wisconsin a Top 9 State in Reducing Youth Incarceration"

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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June 18, 2013 - In The Media

"Ohio Praised for Fewer Youth Incarcerations"

From The Columbus Dispatch
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June 18, 2013 - Publication
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Nine States Leading the Nation in Juvenile Justice Reform

The number of youth confined in state and county facilities has declined dramatically in nine states that are leading the nation on juvenile justice reforms. Read More
May 30, 2013 - From The Field
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Juvenile Justice Reform Victories in Georgia

With assistance from the Foundation-supported National Campaign to Reform State Juvenile Justice Systems, Georgia recently saw significant juvenile justice reforms. Read More
May 26, 2013 - Publication
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Partnership Supports Juvenile Justice Reform in Pennsylvania

The report profiles the partnership between Pennsylvania's Juvenile Justice and Dilinquency Prevention Committee and MacArthur’s Models for Change juvenile justice reform initiative. Read More
May 17, 2013 - Twitter

Report:Evaluation of IDJJ shows fewer kids in prison, mental healthcare still lacking http://t.co/q0eYBSBX1n @models4change #juvenilejustice

May 17, 2013 - Publication
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Assessing Juvenile Justice Progress in Illinois

A report from the John Howard Association of Illinois (JHA), a non-partisan prison watchdog group, states that the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is making strides toward research-driven reforms, but that significant progress is yet to ... Read More

  • Representative Grants

    TeamChild

    Seattle, Washington
    2012

    $145,000 To enhance the quality of legal representation and access to counsel in delinquency proceedings as part of Washington Models for Change.

  • Representative Grants

    University of Massachusetts at Worcester

    Worcester,
    2012

    $465,000 To provide technical assistance and training to the National Youth Screening Assistance Project on policies and practices to screen and assess mental health conditions and risk for re-offending youth in the Models for Change states.

  • Representative Grants

    National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

    Reno, Nevada
    2013

    $2,675,000 To document policy and practice innovations and track systems reform progress and outcomes as part of Models for Change (over two years).

  • Representative Grants

    International Association of Chiefs of Police

    Alexandria, Virginia
    2012

    $820,000 To enhance law enforcement's leadership role in juvenile justice system reform consistent with Models for Change goals and strategies (over two years).

  • Representative Grants

    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Public Health

    New Orleans, Louisiana
    2012

    $775,000 To support activities of the lead entity for Louisiana Models for Change.

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Julia M. Stasch

Vice President, U.S. Programs
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Laurie R. Garduque

Director, Justice Reform
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Patrick Griffin

Program Officer
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Mary McClanahan

Executive Secretary
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Stephen R. Stinson

Program Administrator