News in “Juvenile Justice”
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June 18, 2013 -
Publication
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
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
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 -
Publication
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
April 29, 2013 -
In the Media
"Is 100 Years a Life Sentence? Opinions Are Divided"
From The New York Times
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April 10, 2013 -
In the Media
"Tragedy Leads to Study of Severe Child Neglect"
From Scientific American
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April 5, 2013 -
In the Media
"How Do We React When Kids Make Mistakes? "
From Michigan Radio
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March 22, 2013 -
From the field
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juvenile justice reform that veers toward rehabilitation for young offenders and away from a punitive, unforgiving, and outdated system.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
March 22, 2013 -
Video
“Education Under Arrest – Restructuring Juvenile Justice”
From PBS.org
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March 21, 2013 -
Publication
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
March 10, 2013 -
Publication
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
