Youth Confinement Rate at a 35-Year Low The youth confinement rate is at its lowest in 35 years. This shows that the decline continues to grow and is declining at a fast pace. Read More
Janelle Williams to Manage Evaluation, Research and Operations Read about Janelle Williams, a former congressional fellow set to manage the evaluation, research and operations of Casey's Atlanta Civic Site. Read More
Leah Austin to Coordinate Two-Generation Efforts Leah Austin will begin coordinating Casey's two-generation strategies at the Atlanta Civic Site, where she has led education efforts since the 2011. Read More
More Children in Immigrant Families in Poverty The percentage of children in immigrant families whose parents do not have secure employment increased from 2008 to 2011. Read More
Most Children in Immigrant Families are Citizens In 2011, 88% of children living in immigrant families were U.S. citizens. Read More
New JDAI Sites: Maine, Florida, Pennsylvania and New York JDAI continues to broaden its reach as four states join the national network. Read More
Sue Burrell Receives ABA award Sue Burrell of the Youth Law Center won the ABA’s 2011 Livingston Hall Award for advocating youth rights in California and nationwide. Read More
Mississippi Lawsuit Quotes JDAI Standards on Fixed Restraints JDAI restraint standards were cited in a civil rights lawsuit over handcuff use in a Jackson, MS school. Learn more. Read More
New Program in the Preservation of Pittsburgh Master Plan The Preservation of Pittsburgh Master Plan launches a program to help elderly and low-income homeowners with home repairs for code compliance. Read More
Multnomah County, Oregon, Dedicates Murals Painted by Detained Youth Check out the vibrant murals created by youth at the Multnomah County (Portland), Oregon, Juvenile Detention Center in the spirit of love and forgiveness. Read More
