News in “Juvenile Justice”
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June 25, 2012 -
From the field
Supreme Court Eliminates Mandatory Life Without Parole for Juveniles
U.S. Supreme Court ruled that juveniles may not be sentenced automatically to life without the possibility of parole for homicide. Related research by the MacArthur Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice was cited ... Read More
April 27, 2012 -
From the field
Bringing Culture-Specific Juvenile Justice Programs to Tribal Communities
Juvenile justice advocates at the University of Washington, part of MacArthur’s Models for Change initiative, will use a “cultural enhancement” model to bring evidence-based practices to Native American communities. Read More
March 7, 2012 -
From the field
SAMHSA, MacArthur Collaborate to Improve How Juvenile Justice System Responds to Youth with Behavioral Health Needs
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration teamed with MacArthur for a $1 million effort to improve policies and programs geared toward the behavioral health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system. Read More
February 16, 2012 -
Grantee Profile
National Juvenile Defender Center, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
National Juvenile Defender Center works on multiple fronts to bring capable legal counsel to children in the nation’s juvenile justice system. Read More
February 7, 2012 -
Video
National Juvenile Defender Center, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions
National Juvenile Defender Center, a recipient of the 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, works on multiple fronts to bring capable legal counsel to children in the nation's juvenile justice system.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2012 -
Info sheet
Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice
The juvenile justice system was founded nearly a century ago on what was then a revolutionary principle: Children are different from adults, and the justice system that deals with them should reflect these differences. Read More
January 26, 2012 -
Press release
Department of Justice, MacArthur Foundation Provide $2 Million to Support Juvenile Justice Reform
MacArthur and the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention together offered $2 million in funding to support best practices in juvenile justice reform across the country. Read More
January 6, 2012 -
From the field
Juvenile Justice Guidebook for Legislators
Published by the National Conference of State Legislators, the guidebook addresses significant research, programs, and legislation concerning the most important juvenile justice issues of the day. Read More
October 25, 2011 -
From the field
Survey Shows Strong Support for Juvenile Rehabilitation
Findings from a 1,000 person national survey about adults’ attitudes on juvenile services showed strong support for a system realigned around rehabilitation. Read More
October 3, 2011 -
In the Media
Peace Project reaches out to troubled youths
From the Peoria Journal-Star Read More
August 30, 2011 -
In the Media
There are Better Alternative to Youth Detention
From Pennlive.com Read More
August 25, 2011 -
From the field
New Law Supports Least Restrictive Sentencing for Youth
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law legislation mandating that juvenile court judges exhaust their least restrictive means of sentencing youth before committing them to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. Read More
