Paying It Forward This report spotlights four real-world examples of organizations hiring former LEAP participants and tells what they learned along the way. Read more. Read More
Probation Transformation Evidence shows surveillance- and compliance-oriented probation doesn’t promote rehabilitation. Probation transformation involves focused interventions that promote personal growth and long-term success for young people at significant risk of serious offenses. Read More
Diversion and Prevention Diversion and prevention allow youth with risk of legal system involvement to avoid lasting consequences and stigma that can disrupt their futures. Diversion, like community- and school-centered prevention strategies, hold youth accountable for their behavior without resorting to legal sanctions. Read More
The Toll of Institutional Placements and the Case for Family-Based Foster Care An Oklahoma nonprofit highlights why foster care systems should expand their use of family-based care. Learn more. Read More
Helping Communities and Child Welfare Systems Become Partners for Change This Q&A outlines strategies to help communities and child welfare systems forge partnerships to improve outcomes for families. Learn more. Read More
Youth Lockup Facility Transformed Into a Community Hub In Texas, a youth lockup facility is now a community resource hub. Watch a video on the center's transformation. Read More
Training Family Child Care Providers in Baltimore A new program in Baltimore provides training and resources to help individuals open family child care centers. Learn about this initiative. Read More
What Is Youth Navigation? This post explains youth navigation services, why they're important and how they can help young people thrive. Read more. Read More
Native American Children’s Health and Well-Being This follow-up to a previous post looks at the status of Native American children's well-being. Learn more about the persisting inequities they face. Read More
Fifty Years of Transforming Youth Justice A Dec. 6 webinar explored 50 years of youth justice reform under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Watch now. Read More
