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.
While many associate the Michigan Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) primarily with foster care, their independent authority also extends to protecting youth in the juvenile justice system. OCA investigates confidential complaints regarding safety, conditions, and treatment within residential placements and detention centers to ensure state laws are followed.
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.
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