Millions of Youth Are Homeless for More Than Month At a Time, New Study Finds
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Nearly one in 30 teens and one in 10 young adults experienced homelessness in the past year, a groundbreaking new study has found.
New LA Child Welfare Chief Bobby Cagle to Find High Demand, Too Few Foster Homes
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Bobby Cagle, a former foster child and caseworker, is set to take over as head of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) starting Dec. 1 as part of ongoing efforts to...
Why the National Juvenile Justice Network Is Embracing Anti‑Racism in Its Youth Work
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It is time for youth justice reformers to stop and take stock of how we pursue justice.
The racial disparities that pervade our youth justice systems from...
Queer Youth Must Get Sexual Health Care While Incarcerated
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As “bathroom bills,” military transgender bans and elimination of protections for LGBTQ federal employees demonstrate, we are a long way from a society in which coming out is a realistic option for all. The truth of this likely hits youth the hardest, who still risk family rejection, bullying, even homelessness for coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.
From Detention to Graduation: Examining Role of Education in U.S. Juvenile Justice System
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At 7 a.m., teenagers are scurrying to dress and head to class. There are no parents or older siblings nearby to push them out of bed and out the door. And the commute isn’t long — just a short walk from prison bed to classroom.
Thank You, DJT: A Critical Reflection on Race, Justice and America Herself
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Today I was hopeful. I was hopeful because I witnessed several NFL teams defy our current president, DJT, who a famous sports host labeled correctly a “racist and white supremacist,” and who a famous NBA star called “a bum.” DJT had, even before he was elected, ignited a national sense of urgency to resist social injustice in the so-called “mighty USA.”
Solitary Confinement of Youth Used Frequently, Unfairly, New Report Says
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Solitary confinement in juvenile facilities remains too widespread, is unnecessary and counterproductive, is unfairly applied and is harmful, a new report says.
Juvenile Justice Staff, Partners Need Support, Resources to Best Serve LGBTQ Youth
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“If someone had just asked, things might have been different,” said Mateo, a closeted, gay, gang-involved teenager in juvenile detention for committing a hate crime against a gay person. Mateo (pseudonym used to protect confidentiality) had committed a robbery at gunpoint outside a gay bar while shouting homophobic slurs at his victim.
Casey’s JDAI Releases LGBTQ Practice Standards at Annual Conference
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The JDAI conference is an ideal time to learn because it brings together so many stakeholders — judges, probation officers, law enforcement, child advocates, families and young people.
Report: NYC Criminal Justice System Needs to Reform How It Treats LGBTQ Youth
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The criminal justice system in New York City is ill equipped to deal with the needs of LGBTQ young people who engage in survival sex, according to a new report from the Urban Institute.