News in “Juvenile Justice”
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March 14, 2011 -
Publication
Fewer Juveniles Sent to Adult Prison
States are changing a variety of laws to keep young offenders away from adult prison, according to a new report by the Campaign for Youth Justice. Read More
March 6, 2011 -
From the field
States Prosecute Fewer Teens in Adult Courts
The New York Times cites research by MacArthur grantee the Vera Institute for Justice and identifies an emerging consensus that youth offenders are often mishandled by adult court systems. Read More
February 3, 2011 -
From the field
Teenagers, Friends and Bad Decisions
This post describes a recent study by Laurence Steinberg that found teenage peer pressure has a distinct effect on brain signals involving risk and reward. Read More
December 1, 2010 -
Publication
Realigning Illinois Fiscal Priorities in Juvenile Justice
"Research shows that treating youth in the community is the best medicine for youth crime," writes Elizabeth Clarke, President of the Juvenile Justice Initiative, a grantee of MacArthur's Models for Change juvenile justice reform initiative. Read More
November 16, 2010 -
From the field
True Stories: Young People in the Juvenile Justice System
Pursuing Justice, a monthly podcast of the Juvenile Law Center, features true stories and conversations on issues facing young people in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Read More
October 28, 2010 -
From the field
California Approves Juvenile Competence Law
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill, influenced by several MacArthur grantees, that establishes developmental immaturity as a factor in determining whether a juvenile is competent to participate in court proceedings. Read More
September 27, 2010 -
In the Media
"Program for City Targets Families to Stop Youth Violence"
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August 26, 2010 -
From the field
Louisiana, Illinois Enact Juvenile Justice Reform Laws
Lawmakers in the two states approved several juvenile justice reform bills that are consistent with the goals of the Foundation’s Models for Change reform initiative. Read More
