To Cut Recidivism, Focus on Public Safety, Not Technical Violations, Report Says
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Want to keep youth out of the juvenile justice system?
Maybe the best way is not to lock them up in the first place.
Writing Raps Helps Reduce Recidivism in Youth of Color
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While our nation’s steadily declining rates of juvenile incarceration are encouraging, widening racial disparities are a pressing call for concern. Racial disparities often begin in the school system and persist at each stage of juvenile justice contact, affecting the lives of youth before and far beyond incarceration.
69% Less Recidivism in NY Community Mentoring Program, Report Finds
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Youths on probation who participated in a community mentorship program run through the New York City Department of Probation had a lesser chance of recidivism than those who didn’t, according to a study published this week.
Advocates Hopeful Rikers Will Close in 3 Years But Concerned About Juvenile Programs
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A damning report out of Albany and a surprise announcement by Mayor Bill de Blasio have renewed hopes among activists and advocates that the long-sought goal of shutting down Rikers Island could come sooner than expected.
I Believed I Was Gangsta, But I’m Nothing With Nobody
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“To have once been a criminal is no disgrace. To remain a criminal is the disgrace.” —Malcolm X
Los Angeles Supervisors to Vote on Comprehensive, Countywide Youth Diversion Program
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Los Angeles County Supervisors are scheduled to vote today on a motion determining whether or not they will give the go-ahead to a comprehensive plan for a...
More States Need to Halt Prosecution of Youth as Adults
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This month marks one year since the passage of Proposition 57, a California ballot measure that prohibited district attorneys from filing charges against youth as young as 14 directly in adult criminal court through a practice known as “direct file.” The initiative passed with 64 percent of the vote, signaling strong popular support for curtailing prosecutorial authority and expanding access to the rehabilitative benefits of the juvenile justice system.
It’s More Than Time to Raise the Age in Michigan
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In Michigan, 17-year-olds are not allowed to buy lottery tickets, get a tattoo, rent a car or hotel room or drop out of school. They can’t vote, serve on a jury or sign a legal contract either, presumably because they don’t possess the requisite maturity to make adult-level decisions. This distinction, however, is tossed out the window if a 17-year-old breaks the law. Suddenly, they are adults, facing devastating repercussions that can come with an adult conviction.
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.
Getting Restorative Justice Approved By Your State Political Body Is Worth the Trouble
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It is becoming increasingly clear that diverting individuals from the juvenile justice system, which is consistent with public safety and still holds offenders accountable, is generally a best-practice concept. This can have a significant impact on public safety by increasing successful life outcomes for young people. A crime prevented is far better than a crime successfully adjudicated.