Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (https://jjie.org/author/sarahbarr/page/3/)
Washington, D.C., correspondent
A scathing Justice Department report on unconstitutional police practices in the city includes a section not often seen in federal findings — a lengthy description of how the department has mistreated youth.
States soon may face stricter rules in order to demonstrate they are protecting juveniles in custody.
New federal guidelines aim to make it easier for states to show they are registering juveniles convicted of certain sex offenses.
Using evidence-based programs in juvenile justice means more than pulling brand-name interventions off the shelf, says a leader in the field.
A proposed federal grant program aims to encourage cooperation between states’ juvenile justice and child welfare agencies, to help youth who encounter both systems.
House lawmakers say the reauthorization of a major grant program could encourage more federal funding for juvenile justice programs.
The National Juvenile Justice Network is shining a light on the often unsung work of youth justice advocates.
The Obama administration on Friday detailed a pilot project to give 12,000 inmates Pell grants to help with education costs, as well as a number of additional reentry measures for both juveniles and adults.
Several states have passed or are considering reforms that aim to reduce the number of teenagers charged in adult criminal court. Some of the most aggressive changes focus on limiting prosecutors’ authority to charge juveniles in adult court without a judicial hearing — a process known as direct file.
The 2016 Kids Count Data Book findings point to a need for lawmakers to pay close attention to the needs of children and families — and to make clear their plans for policy improvements, said Patrick McCarthy, president and CEO of The Annie E. Casey Foundation.