News in “Justice”
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June 18, 2013 - Publication
Nine States Leading the Nation in Juvenile Justice Reform
The number of youth confined in state and county facilities has declined dramatically in nine states that are leading the nation on juvenile justice reforms. Read More
June 14, 2013 - From the field
NGOs Create Monitoring Group to Reform Mexico’s Criminal Justice System
The group hopes to reform certain practices, including the use of pretrial detention, and will share their analyses publicly. Read More
May 30, 2013 - From the field
Juvenile Justice Reform Victories in Georgia
With assistance from the Foundation-supported National Campaign to Reform State Juvenile Justice Systems, Georgia recently saw significant juvenile justice reforms. Read More
May 30, 2013 - From the field
MacArthur Grantee’s Legal Efforts Help Free Two Wrongly Imprisoned Men
Legal efforts by MacArthur grantee Asistencia Legal por los Derechos Humanos (ASILEGAL) helped ensure the freedom of Sebastian Zuniga Santos and Marcial Zuniga. Read More
May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
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April 29, 2013 - In the Media
"Is 100 Years a Life Sentence? Opinions Are Divided"
From The New York Times
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April 10, 2013 - In the Media
"Tragedy Leads to Study of Severe Child Neglect"
From Scientific American
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April 5, 2013 - In the Media
"How Do We React When Kids Make Mistakes? "
From Michigan Radio
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March 25, 2013 - From the field
Grantee's Legal Efforts Help Free Imprisoned Woman, Change Criminal Justice System
Zenaida Pastrana from Tlapa, Guerrero in Mexico spent nine years in prison for a crime she claimed she did not commit. Read More
March 22, 2013 - From the field
Examining the Cost of a Youthful Mistake
"Mistakes Kids Make" is a storytelling project that advocates for juvenile justice reform that veers toward rehabilitation for young offenders and away from a punitive, unforgiving, and outdated system. Read More
March 22, 2013 - In the Media
“Education Under Arrest – Restructuring Juvenile Justice”
From PBS.org
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March 10, 2013 - Publication
National Juvenile Defense Standards Published
The National Juvenile Defender Center has published the National Juvenile Defense Standards, which provide a comprehensive summary of the role and complex duties of the juvenile defender in the 21st century juvenile court system. Read More
