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July 11, 2012 -
Press release
MacArthur Awards 13 Documentary Film Grants
A supporter of independently produced film and video for more than 30 years, MacArthur announced 13 grants totaling more than $1.6 million for documentary film projects. Read More
June 12, 2009 -
From the field
Alternatives to Incarceration Could Help States Save Money
The Justice Policy Institute, a participant in the Foundation's Models for Change juvenile justice initiative, recently released two reports highlighting the economic benefits of alternatives to incarceration. Read More
December 5, 2006 -
Press release
As Momentum for Juvenile Justice Reform Builds, MacArthur Invests $100 Million
MacArthur announced an additional commitment of $60 million to support and accelerate promising models of juvenile justice reform, bringing its total investment in the field to $100 million. Read More
December 1, 2006 -
Publication
Report: Models for Change: Building Momentum for Juvenile Justice Reform
A new report by the Justice Policy Institute, a grantee through the Foundation’s Models for Change initiative, finds momentum building for a possible wave of juvenile justice reform across the country.
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December 1, 2006 -
From the field
NEW REPORT: Building Momentum for Juvenile Justice Reform
A new report by MacArthur grantee, the Justice Policy Institute, finds momentum building for a new wave of juvenile justice reform across the nation. It states that "significant new research on adolescent development and the demonstrated ... 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