Juvenile Justice

Through the Models for Change initiative, MacArthur supports reform in 32 states and aims to help 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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Examining the Cost of a Youthful Mistake

"Mistakes Kids Make" is a storytelling project that advocates for juvenile justice reform that veers toward rehabilitation for young offenders and away from a punitive, unforgiving, and outdated system. Read More

“Models for Change”

From PBS.org
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Video: @KidsMistakes explores the cost of a youthful mistake and juvenile #incarceration in the U.S. http://t.co/RzbK96Ezaa #juvenilejustice

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Lessons Learned in Juvenile Justice Reform

A series of research briefs aggregates key learnings emerging from MacArthur’s multi-state juvenile justice initiative. Read More

MT @models4change: Register for the 3/20 webinar on the new National Juvenile Defense Standards http://t.co/uxOMYijjKy #justicereform

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National Juvenile Defense Standards Published

The National Juvenile Defender Center has published the National Juvenile Defense Standards, which provide a comprehensive summary of the role and complex duties of the juvenile defender in the 21st century juvenile court system. Read More

"U.S. Detains Fewer Juveniles"

From The Commercial Appeal
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Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University

Making the justice system fair for children and families

For 20 years, the Center has fought for and stood with children in conflict with the law. With a dual focus on zealous individual advocacy and systemic ...

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NRC Report on Juvenile Justice Cites MacArthur

A new two-year independent study by the National Research Council takes stock of the growing body of knowledge regarding adolescent development. Read More

Staff

Portrait of Julia M. Stasch

Julia M. Stasch

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

Laurie R. Garduque

Director, Justice Reform
Portrait of Patrick Griffin

Patrick Griffin

Program Officer
Portrait of Mary McClanahan

Mary McClanahan

Executive Secretary
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Stephen R. Stinson

Program Administrator