This report, written by Richard A Mendel, Senior Research Fellow, Youth Justice at The Sentencing Project illustrates how diverting youth from juvenile court involvement should be a central focus in efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities and improve outcomes in our nation’s youth justice systems.
The original report can be found on The Sentencing Project’s website or you may download it below.
The University of Michigan Program Evaluation Group, in collaboration with MAFCA and MJDA, presents the final evaluation report on the implementation of the MJJAS/OYAS-DET screener across Michigan. This report analyzes the impact of the “Michigan Justice for Kids and Community” legislation on detention decision-making, offering key findings and practitioner recommendations.
Lapeer County Juvenile Court has taken a hands-on, restorative approach by partnering with the City of Lapeer Parks & Recreation.
MAFCA recently honored Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement with an award acknowledging her impactful leadership in Michigan’s juvenile justice reform efforts and expressed gratitude as she transitions to her new role at NCSC.
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