This report explores the dramatic changes in the law's conception of young offenders between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twenty-first.
This policy brief looks at why and how we can stop the harsh and unequal treatment of African-American youth by the justice system versus white youth, for the same offenses, at all stages in the ju
This report draws on lessons learned from the Reclaiming Futures initiative and include measures to improve policies at the federal, state, and local levels.
This report analyzes how risks such as lack of access to health and mental healthcare, child abuse or neglect, and lack of quality early childhood education often impact children at crucial points in their development, making involvement in the criminal justice system significantly more likely.
The Models for Change initiative is an effort to create successful and replicable models of juvenile justice system reform through targeted investments in key states.
This juvenile justice legislation review examines juvenile justice legislation by state and issue and provides bill numbers, as well as descriptions and status reports on each bill.
This report explains how several states have financially altered their juvenile justice systems to make them more effective and less damaging for youth.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This brief introduces the concept of a juvenile victim justice system, identifying the major elements of the system by delineating how cases move through it.
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
