Juvenile Justice

Through the Models for Change initiative, MacArthur supports reform in 16 states and aims to help accelerate a national juvenile justice reform movement to improve the lives of young people in trouble with the law, while enhancing public safety and holding young offenders accountable for their actions. Read our strategy

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Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University

Making the justice system fair for children and families

For 20 years, the Center has fought for and stood with children in conflict with the law. With a dual focus on zealous individual advocacy and systemic ...

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NRC Report on Juvenile Justice Cites MacArthur

A new two-year independent study by the National Research Council takes stock of the growing body of knowledge regarding adolescent development. Read More

Advocates meet in DC to share #juvenilejustice reform successes, plan efforts to continue the progress #MfC7 http://t.co/E1ZyFsNJ

7th Annual Models for Change National Conference

For complete details on the conference, view the Models for Change website. Read More
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Grantmaking in Chicago

The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More

"The Promise of Juvenile Court"

From the Chicago Sun-Times
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"Can Teen Brain Development Help Explain Juvenile Crime?"

From Minnesota Public Radio
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Staff

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Julia M. Stasch

Vice President, U.S. Programs
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Laurie R. Garduque

Director, Justice Reform
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Patrick Griffin

Program Officer
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Mary McClanahan

Executive Secretary
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Stephen R. Stinson

Program Administrator