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Juvenile Detention Explained
How many children are in detention centers in the United States? What is the long-term impact of juvenile detention? This resource from the Casey Foundation has the answers.
Kids Deserve Better: Why Juvenile Detention Reform Matters
Detention is a pivotal decision point in the juvenile justice process. Even a short turn in confinement can have an outsized influence on court outcomes, and it can also mean profound and potentially lifelong negative consequences for the young people involved, according to research.
Study: Pretrial Juvenile Detention Increases Odds of Felony Recidivism by 33%
Jurisdictions use pretrial confinement to ensure that young people who have been accused of an offense attend court hearings. Yet, a stay in pretrial juvenile detention increases a young person’s likelihood of felony recidivism by 33% and misdemeanor recidivism by 11%. Read the new study.
Five Recordings From Youth Justice at a Crossroads
The Casey Foundation co-hosted a virtual event focused on improving the well-being of young people in the justice system. Watch the recordings.
Register Now: Webinar on Restorative Justice Diversion for Young People
A webinar explores the goals of restorative justice diversion for young people and how it works. Register today.
Video Explains Community-led Youth Diversion From the Legal System
A video highlights LA County’s model for community-led diversion and development for youth who are at risk for justice system involvement.
Application Call: Join Casey’s Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network
Teams can apply for the Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network through July 10, 2023. Read more about this opportunity.
Register Now: Virtual Event on Youth Justice Reform
The Casey Foundation and Columbia Justice Lab will host a webinar on youth justice reform on Monday, June 26, 2023. Register now.
Former Casey Youth Council Member Amiyah Davis Receives U.S. Presidential Appointment
Learn about a former youth council member who has been appointed to the federal Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Strategies for State Leaders to Support Youth in the Justice System
Read the National Governors Association’s ideas for how state leaders can mitigate the harm experienced by youth in the juvenile justice system.
Webinar: Legal and Policy Issues With Youth Diversion Programs
This one-hour webinar covers legal and policy issues that can occur when implementing juvenile diversion programs. Watch now.
Applications Sought for the 2023 Reimagining Juvenile Justice Training-for-Trainers Institute
Applications are open for the 2023 Reimagining Juvenile Justice Training-for-Trainers Institute. Apply by June 2, 2023.
Opinion: Legal System Should Take a Back Seat to Families, Schools and Communities
Nate Balis calls for expanding the use of diversion from the juvenile justice system to better serve young people and communities. Read his essay.
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Juvenile Detention Explained
How many children are in detention centers in the United States? What is the long-term impact of juvenile detention? This resource from the Casey Foundation has the answers.
November 13, 2020
Featured
Kids Deserve Better: Why Juvenile Detention Reform Matters
Detention is a pivotal decision point in the juvenile justice process. Even a short turn in confinement can have an outsized influence on court outcomes, and it can also mean profound and potentially lifelong negative consequences for the young people involved, according to research.
December 5, 2018
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Study: Pretrial Juvenile Detention Increases Odds of Felony Recidivism by 33%
Jurisdictions use pretrial confinement to ensure that young people who have been accused of an offense attend court hearings. Yet, a stay in pretrial juvenile detention increases a young person’s likelihood of felony recidivism by 33% and misdemeanor recidivism by 11%. Read the new study.
July 1, 2020
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