News in “Juvenile Justice”
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November 1, 2007 -
Publication
An Assessment of Access to Counsel & Quality of Representation in Delinquency Proceedings
This report by the Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University's Blum Legal Clinic and the National Juvenile Defender Center provides an overview of young people's access to counsel and the quality of ... Read More
October 3, 2007 -
From the field
Drop in Number of Illinois Youth Sent to Prison
Chicago’s Cook County juvenile court sent nearly 400 fewer youths to state prisons between 1997 and 2004 because they were referred instead to community-based support services, according to a new report by the Annie E ... Read More
September 5, 2007 -
From the field
Better Models for Juvenile Justice
Governors Rod R. Blagojevich of Illinois, Kathleen Babineaux Blanco of Louisiana, Edward G. Rendell of Pennsylvania, and Chris Gregoire of Washington discuss the success of juvenile justice system reform in their states in the context of ... Read More
August 22, 2007 -
Commentary
Better Models for Juvenile Justice
The governors of four states examine the progress, challenges, and promising developments in the effort to reform juvenile justice. Read More
August 7, 2007 -
Video
Shay Bilchik on reforming the juvenile justice system
Supported through the MacArthur Foundation's initiative to help reform the juvenile justice system, Shay Bilchik of the Child Welfare League of America discusses the need for reforms.
Read MoreAugust 7, 2007 -
Video
Diane Geraghty on reforming the juvenile justice system
Supported through the MacArthur Foundation's initiative to help reform the juvenile justice system, Diane Geraghty discusses the challenges facing Illinois. Learn more about the Models for Change Initiative.
Read MoreAugust 7, 2007 -
Video
Debra DePrato on reforming the juvenile justice system
Supported through the MacArthur Foundation's initiative to help reform the juvenile justice system, Debra DePrato discusses the challenges in Louisiana. Learn more about the Models for Change Initiative.
Read MoreJune 27, 2007 -
From the field
New Guidelines Mandated to Ensure Balanced Juvenile Justice System in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare issued new guidelines to counties last month directing them to conduct self-assessments based on policy statements and tools developed under MacArthur’s Models for Change juvenile justice reform initiative. The ... Read More
June 19, 2007 -
Press release
MacArthur Action Networks to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities and Mental Health in Juvenile Justice
MacArthur, which is investing $100 million to support and accelerate promising models of juvenile justice reform, is enlisting more states in its growing effort. Read More
June 1, 2007 -
Press release
Six Counties Selected for Juvenile Justice Reform Funding Under $10 Million MacArthur Initiative
Governor Chris Gregoire announced that six counties will receive funding and technical support to improve juvenile justice systems as part of MacArthur's Models for Change initiative. Read More
March 6, 2007 -
Commentary
Interview with Jonathan Fanton on Democracy, Digital Learning, and Juvenile Justice in the 21st Century
Recently, Philanthropy News Digest spoke with MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton. Read More
December 5, 2006 -
Press release
As Momentum for Juvenile Justice Reform Builds, MacArthur Invests $100 Million
MacArthur announced an additional commitment of $60 million to support and accelerate promising models of juvenile justice reform, bringing its total investment in the field to $100 million. Read More
December 4, 2006 -
Speech
"Capturing Momentum for Change in the Juvenile Justice System," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Models for Change National Working Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton notes the progress made in developing a menu of juvenile justice best practices and describes the Foundation's plans to add up to six more states to its Models for Change initiative. Read More
December 1, 2006 -
Publication
Report: Models for Change: Building Momentum for Juvenile Justice Reform
A new report by the Justice Policy Institute, a grantee through the Foundation’s Models for Change initiative, finds momentum building for a possible wave of juvenile justice reform across the country.
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December 1, 2006 -
From the field
NEW REPORT: Building Momentum for Juvenile Justice Reform
A new report by MacArthur grantee, the Justice Policy Institute, finds momentum building for a new wave of juvenile justice reform across the nation. It states that "significant new research on adolescent development and the demonstrated ... Read More
