Many juvenile justice systems across the country are overwhelmed by the number of young people suffering from behavioral health problems—meaning mental health disorders, substance use problems, or ...

The following general resources provide a wealth of information on many aspects of juvenile indigent defense, and so are not repeated under specific topics below. “Juvenile Defense Attorneys and ...

Facing Felony Charges: Starting this academic year, making a threat of mass violence at schools in Tennessee is a felony, for adults or children. Police Take the Lead: Law enforcement officers say ...

Below, you’ll find organizations with expertise related to evidence-based practices in the area of juvenile justice. The list is not exhaustive, but should be useful for those who wish to learn more.

The Coalition for Juvenile Justice discusses the opportunities for collaboration and impact on the problem of youth homelessness and juvenile justice with improved reentry planning as one of the goals ...

Equal Justice USA (EJUSA) announced October 8 that it will partner with four new communities to build new restorative youth justice diversion programs. These programs serve as an offramp for youth, ...

The United States confines a much higher proportion of its youth than other developed nations. However, youth in residential placement has significantly decreased over the years, with the number ...

The Center for Sustainable Journalism publishes multiple projects including Youth Today, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, Fresh Take Georgia and Bokeh Focus. Our student experiential learning ...

Harm to Youth from Incarceration and Formal Juvenile Justice System Processing ...

The Juvenile Justice Resource Hub is a comprehensive source of information on important juvenile justice issues and reform trends. In the topics linked below, you will find: • Reliable, accurate, ...

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In recent years, scientists using advanced analytical tools have determined that there are many effective programs and policies that substantially reduce recidivism, [1] refuting the erroneous ...