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MacArthur supports reform in 35 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.Related Content
JANUARY 22, 2014 - PUBLICATION
Aiding Youth with Mental Health Needs in the Juvenile Justice System
Youth in the juvenile justice system experience mental health disorders at a rate three times higher than that of the general youth population, according to a white paper from the Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Collaborative ... Read More
DECEMBER 17, 2013 - PUBLICATION
Report Shows Increased Reduction in Youth Incarceration Nationwide
The report highlights the continued positive trend in the nine states leading the nation in reducing incarceration, and showcases a handful of states that have opened the door for future progress. Read More
DECEMBER 9, 2013 - PUBLICATION
Report Stresses Assistance Over Prosecution for “Status Offending” Youth
A report from the Vera Institute of Justice stresses that responding to “status offenses” in court can lead to deeper juvenile justice system involvement, including detention or placement in a residential facility – outcomes that are out ... Read More
NOVEMBER 21, 2013 - PUBLICATION
Evaluating Virginia’s Justice System
A policy brief from the Justice Policy Institute asserts that the state of Virginia will face an escalating crisis if it does not take steps to reassess and change its approach to crime and imprisonment. Read More
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