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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

JANUARY 19, 2014 - IN THE MEDIA

"Collaboration Seeks to Divert Kids from Juvenile Justice System"

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
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JANUARY 19, 2014 - IN THE MEDIA

"Juveniles Facing Lifelong Terms Despite Rulings"

The New York Times
Related Grantees: Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth, Juvenile Law Center
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JANUARY 17, 2014 - IN THE MEDIA

"Wiser Justice for Juveniles"

The Times-Union
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JANUARY 13, 2014 - PRESS RELEASE

SAMHSA, MacArthur Renew Commitment to Justice-Involved Youth with Behavioral Health Needs

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and MacArthur are collaborating on an effort targeting the behavioral health needs of youth in contact with the juvenile justice system. Read More

DECEMBER 30, 2013 - TWITTER

VIDEO via @JJIEnews: Giving Kids a Choice: Interview with prosecutor Adam Foss on#juvenilejustice reformhttp://t.co/4dWE3xR2F9

DECEMBER 17, 2013 - IN THE MEDIA

"Experts: Brain Development Should Play Bigger Role in Determining Treatment of Juvenile Offenders"

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
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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 16, 2013 - IN THE MEDIA

"137,000 Missed Opportunities: The Need for Community-Based Responses to Status Offenses"

National League of Cities
Related Grantee: Vera Institute of Justice
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DECEMBER 16, 2013 - IN THE MEDIA

"OP-ED: Law Enforcement Working to Enhance Response to Juveniles"

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
Related Grantee: International Association of Chiefs of Police
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