News in “Juvenile Justice”
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September 12, 2012 -
From the field
The Effects of Incarceration of Youth on Family Members
MacArthur-supported Campaign for Youth Justice has compiled stories from many family members of incarcerated youth. Read More
August 27, 2012 -
From the field
California Supreme Court Prohibits Lengthy Sentences for Juveniles Convicted of Non-Homicide Crimes
The California Supreme Court ruled in People v. Caballero that a term of years sentence that is tantamount to life for a juvenile in a non-homicide is unconstitutional. In the case, the Court held that the ... Read More
August 18, 2012 -
In the Media
"Kids Behind Bars: Illinois Rethinks Juvenile Justice"
From NPR
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August 10, 2012 -
Article
Robert Schwartz Discusses Trends in Juvenile Justice
Robert Schwartz, of Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Law Center, discusses the legal trend in juvenile justice from punishment to rehabilitation. Read More
August 8, 2012 -
In the Media
"New Report Charts A Decade of Changes to the Nation’s Juvenile Justice System"
From Youth Today
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August 5, 2012 -
Publication
State Legislative Trends in Juvenile Justice Reform
A new report explores trends in juvenile justice state legislation and finds that research on adolescent development has contributed to an increasing number of policies that distinguish juveniles from adult offenders. Read More
June 26, 2012 -
In the Media
"Sentencing Ruling Reflects Rethinking on Juvenile Justice"
From The New York Times
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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 More
