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RSSOctober 18, 2018 - Grantee Publications
Evaluation of the Models for Change Initiative
The Models for Change initiative aimed at promoting fairer, more effective, and more developmentally appropriate juvenile justice systems throughout the United States.
October 2, 2018 - 40 Years, 40 Stories
Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice
Dr. Laurence Steinberg provides insight on the work completed by the Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice.
May 15, 2018 - 40 Years, 40 Stories
A Competition to Address Mass Incarceration
Justice Reform Director Laurie Garduque describes the Foundation's shift in focus of its justice reform grantmaking from the juvenile to the adult system, and the development of the Safety and Justice Challenge.
February 23, 2018 - In The Media
"Keep Charging Ahead on Juvenile Justice Reform so Kids Aren’t ‘thrown Away Forever’"
Chicago Sun-Times
November 14, 2017 - In The Media
"Racial Disparities Persist After Years of Juvenile Justice Reform, Models for Change Leaders Say"
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
August 15, 2017 - From The Field
Kentucky Rules that Death Sentences for People Under 21 Are Unconstitutional
A Kentucky circuit court judge ruled that death sentences for 18-, 19-, or 20-year-olds are cruel and unusual punishment.
August 11, 2017 - Publication
How to Keep Kids Who Misbehave Out of the Justice System
A report takes a close look at "status offenses," behaviors that are only illegal because of a person's status as a minor, such as truancy, running away, or violating curfew.
July 5, 2017 - In The Media
"Inspiring America: A Program That Guides Young People From Gangs to Graduation"
NBC News
