Dave Valko

Thom Lattig was honored with MAFCA’s Leadership and Service Award at the Winter Meeting in Ann Arbor for his steady leadership, collaboration, and ongoing advocacy for Michigan youth, families, and courts.

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.

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.

Discover why the long-debunked ‘Broken Windows’ theory of policing persists and explore its implications for juvenile justice reform in our courts.

Collaboration Meeting The MJDA, JJAM, and MAFCA Executive Boards are meeting together in Lansing on May 12. The discussion will include finding ways to support and

Due to the pending winter storm (significant ice and snow), we have made the decision to cancel the in-person conference scheduled in Grand Rapids this

2023 Training Sessions for the MJJAS assessment system have been announced. Continue to see when and how to register.