Northwestern University Children and Family Justice Center News
March 4, 2013 -
Video
"NU law center, SW Side community group win MacArthur grants"
From the Chicago Tribune
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February 28, 2013 -
Video
"MacArthur Grants Go to Nonprofits in 5 Countries"
From the Associate Press
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February 28, 2013 -
Video
"MacArthur Foundation awards millions to 13 organizations for ‘creativity and effectiveness’"
From The Washington Post
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February 27, 2013 -
Press release
13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each
MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. Read More
February 16, 2012 -
Article
MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions: Past Recipients
Since 2006, MacArthur has recognized and awarded over 50 organizations for their innovative approaches to solving problems across the Foundation's programs. Read More
November 18, 2007 -
From the field
Study Finds Overburdened Juvenile Justice System in Illinois, Brings Quick Action
Illinois juvenile defenders lack the time, support, and resources to represent effectively indigent children in court, according to a new report by MacArthur grantees the Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University School of Law ... Read More
November 1, 2007 -
Publication
An Assessment of Access to Counsel & Quality of Representation in Delinquency Proceedings
This report by the Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University's Blum Legal Clinic and the National Juvenile Defender Center provides an overview of young people's access to counsel and the quality of ... Read More
March 5, 2005 -
Publication
ENewsletter: Juvenile Justice Reform
Early this month the Supreme Court, in deciding Roper v. Simmons, put an end the to use of the death penalty for people who were under the age of 18 at the time of their crimes ... Read More