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.
Mark your calendars for MAFCA’s 2024 events including the Winter Conference, Spring Training Event with NCJFCJ, Summer Conference, and the first-ever Michigan Joint Juvenile Justice Conference. Essential gatherings for those involved in juvenile justice and family court systems.
Macomb County juvenile court officials explain how they have shifted their philosophy and programs to focus more on assessing and providing treatment for youth rather than punitive measures. Read more about the changes and their positive impacts.
The Genesee County Family Court implemented an Intensive Family Support program to provide services and support to at-risk youth and families to improve school engagement and attendance. Read on to learn about their promising practices and results.
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