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September 22, 2006 -
Speech
"Towards a Juvenile Justice System that is Effective and Fair," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the National Conference on Juvenile Justice and Adolescent Development
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton celebrates the success of the Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice and looks ahead to the Foundation's Models for Change initiative. Read More
September 20, 2006 -
From the field
New Findings Released by MacArthur Research Network
The MacArthur Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice (ADJJ) has released a series of issue briefs that present findings from the Network's past and ongoing research. The briefs present research on competence to ... Read More
September 15, 2006 -
Commentary
Jonathan Fanton on Juvenile Justice Reform
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how Illinois is taking a leadership role in juvenile justice reform. Read More
June 15, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Awards $4.2 Million to Accelerate Juvenile Justice Reform
MacArthur announced six grants totaling nearly $4.2 million to help accelerate promising models for juvenile justice reform as part of its national Models for Change initiative. Read More
April 27, 2006 -
From the field
Fiscal Architecture of Juvenile Justice System Is Detrmental to Youth
It is sometimes less expensive for local governments to send juvenile offenders to state institutions than it is for communities to develop services to treat youth close to home, according to a report by the Justice ... Read More
March 6, 2006 -
From the field
Report Examines Strategies to Reduce Overrepresentation of Minorities in Juvenile Justice System
Youth of color make up one-third of all youth in America, but two-thirds of youth in juvenile detention facilities. African-American, Latino, and other youth of color are more likely to be locked up than white youth ... Read More
February 2, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the luncheon for the Juvenile Justice Initiative - Models For Change Launch in Illinois
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton marks the launch of Models for Change in Illinois, one of the initiative's four core states working to harness and accelerate promising models of juvenile justice reform. Read More
February 2, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Foundation Selects Illinois as "Model" State for National Juvenile Justice Reform Initiative
MacArthur selected Illinois as one of four states to participate in its national initiative to accelerate promising models for juvenile justice system reform. Read More
January 23, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Foundation Awards $50,000 to C.A.S.A. of Cook County
MacArthur announced a grant of $50,000 to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cook County (C.A.S.A.) in recognition of its commitment to the Chicago community. Read More
November 16, 2005 -
Publication
Juvenile Justice: New Models for Reform
President's Message: A new century for juvenile justice
The United States’ juvenile justice system was founded a century ago with the enlightened goal of providing individualized treatment and services to children in trouble. But in ... Read More
November 3, 2005 -
Press release
MacArthur Selects Pennsylvania as "Model" State for Juvenile Justice Reform
MacArthur has selected Pennsylvania as one of four states to participate in Models for Change, a national initiative to accelerate promising models for juvenile justice system reform. Read More
May 14, 2005 -
Commentary
Commentary: Illinois a National Leader in Juvenile Justice Reforms
In this second century of juvenile justice, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses Illinois' leadership role in demanding justice, fairness and accountability in the treatment of young people in trouble with the law. Read More
March 5, 2005 -
Publication
ENewsletter: Juvenile Justice Reform
Early this month the Supreme Court, in deciding Roper v. Simmons, put an end the to use of the death penalty for people who were under the age of 18 at the time of their crimes ... Read More
September 21, 2004 -
Publication
Reducing the Threat of WMDs
The MacArthur Foundation is pleased to introduce this monthly electronic newsletter. Foundations are fortunate to have access to vast networks of information and thanks to new technologies, we can do a much better job of making ... Read More
July 18, 2003 -
Press release
Addressing Mental Health Needs of Children in Juvenile Justice System
MacArthur has announced three grants totaling more than $1.5 million in support of juvenile justice reform and addressing the mental health needs of young people involved in the juvenile justice system.
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