News in “Juvenile Justice”
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February 27, 2013 -
Video
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 ... Read More
January 31, 2013 -
Publication
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
January 27, 2013 -
Video
"Report Calls for Increased Funding for Juvenile Justice Efforts"
From NOLA.com Read More
January 15, 2013 -
In the Media
"The Safety Zone: Inside a School Where No Student's Needs are Too Tough"
From MinnPost Read More
November 26, 2012 -
Info sheet
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
November 21, 2012 -
In the Media
"The Promise of Juvenile Court"
From the Chicago Sun-Times Read More
November 15, 2012 -
In the Media
"Can Teen Brain Development Help Explain Juvenile Crime?"
From Minnesota Public Radio Read More
November 14, 2012 -
In the Media
"Weitzel: Partnership Offers Reforms for Juvenile Justice System"
From My Suburban Life Read More
September 25, 2012 -
Publication
Report Highlights Progress in Juvenile Justice Reforms
Advances in Juvenile Justice Reform summarizes reforms made during this period by 47 states and the District of Columbia in 24 different policy areas. Read More
September 17, 2012 -
In the Media
"Detention Centers Prepare for New State Standards"
From The Advocate Read More
September 12, 2012 -
From the field
The Effects of Incarceration of Youth on Family Members
MacArthur-supported Campaign for Youth Justice has compiled stories from many family members of incarcerated youth. Read More
August 27, 2012 -
From the field
California Supreme Court Prohibits Lengthy Sentences for Juveniles Convicted of Non-Homicide Crimes
The California Supreme Court ruled in People v. Caballero that a term of years sentence that is tantamount to life for a juvenile in a non-homicide is unconstitutional. In the case, the Court held that the ... Read More
August 18, 2012 -
In the Media
"Kids Behind Bars: Illinois Rethinks Juvenile Justice"
From NPR Read More
August 10, 2012 -
Article
Robert Schwartz Discusses Trends in Juvenile Justice
Robert Schwartz, of Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Law Center, discusses the legal trend in juvenile justice from punishment to rehabilitation. Read More
August 8, 2012 -
In the Media
"New Report Charts A Decade of Changes to the Nation’s Juvenile Justice System"
From Youth Today Read More
