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October 13, 2006 - Speech
"International Responsibility to Protect Darfurians," Remarks by Kole Shettima, National War College, Nigeria
MacArthur Africa Office Director Kole Shettima discusses the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and the principles of Responsibility to Protect. Read More
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 22, 2006 - Commentary
New York Times Letter to the Editor by Jonathan Fanton: A Ugandan Peace
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton writes to the New York Times about the suspension of peace negotiations in Uganda. 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
August 30, 2006 - From the field
NAZ Foundation Instrumental in Seeking Repeal of Outdated Law in India
The Delhi High Court is re-examining a petition by the NAZ Foundation to repeal India's centuries-old ban on gay sex. 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
May 12, 2006 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the 30th Anniversary of Moscow Helsinki Group
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reflects on Russia's movement towards greater human rights over the course of the Group's history. Read More
May 1, 2006 - Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Russia: Report on Activities
Message From The President
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private foundation, headquartered in Chicago, that provides approximately $200 million in grants annually to universities, charitable and non-governmental organizations and talented individuals ... Read More
May 1, 2006 - Publication
Report: War-Affected Children and Youth in Northern Uganda: An Assessment Report
Foreword
Northern Uganda’s brutal war, now in its twentieth year, has gained world attention in the wake of indictments by the International Criminal Court against Joseph Kony and four of his commanders in the Lord ... 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 28, 2006 - From the field
European Court for Human Rights Rules on Russian Policy Torture Case
The European Court of Human Rights delivered its second verdict against Russia last week in a case concerning police torture. Attorneys at the Rostov Center for International Defense, a MacArthur grantee, worked tirelessly on behalf of ... Read More
March 6, 2006 - From the field
Human Rights Watch Reports on War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Committed in the Congo
In September, longtime MacArthur grantee Human Rights Watch published a comprehensive report on mineral exploitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “The Curse of Gold” documents war crimes and crimes against humanity being committed by ... 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 15, 2006 - Publication
ENewsletter: Bringing Science to Bear on Security Policy
Contents
In Focus: Bringing Science to Bear on Security Policy
From the Field: Justice Delivered Russian Police Torture Case
Newsroom: Illinois: "Model" State for Juvenille Justice Reform
MacArthur Supports Research on Internet Censorship
Can Proliferation Be ... Read More
