Juvenile Justice

Through the Models for Change initiative, MacArthur supports reform in 16 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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Advocates meet in DC to share #juvenilejustice reform successes, plan efforts to continue the progress #MfC7 http://t.co/E1ZyFsNJ

7th Annual Models for Change National Conference

For complete details on the conference, view the Models for Change website. Read More
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Grantmaking in Chicago

The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More

"The Promise of Juvenile Court"

From the Chicago Sun-Times
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"Can Teen Brain Development Help Explain Juvenile Crime?"

From Minnesota Public Radio
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Report Highlights Progress in Juvenile Justice Reforms

Advances in Juvenile Justice Reform summarizes reforms made during this period by 47 states and the District of Columbia in 24 different policy areas. Read More

Louisiana #juvenile detention centers to bring better #education and #healthcare to teens in trouble with the law (http://t.co/HhTMZI5k)

Representative Grants

Loyola University of Chicago Civitas ChildLaw Center

Chicago, Illinois
2012

$1,000,000 To sustain Illinois Models for Change and advance juvenile justice system reform in the state.

Staff

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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