New Report Recommends Actions to Replace the Youth Prison Model Harvard Kennedy School’s Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management and the National Institute of Justice today released a new report with recommendations for a common-sense, bipartisan approach to halt the heavy reliance on incarcerating young people. Read More
Pursuing the Equitable Implementation of Effective Programs Evidence-based programs that improve the lives of residents in white neighborhoods don’t necessarily reap the same results in communities of color. This disconnect drew 21 researchers together in late 2018 to discuss importance of integrating racial and ethnic equity and inclusion into implementation science and practice. The group gave particular attention to the role that a community’s culture, history, values and needs play in a proven program’s success. Read More
Preparing High School Students for Careers During and After the Pandemic Learn more about how the On Track to Career Success framework prepares high school students for successful careers. Read More
Webinar Examines Strategies to Keep Families Supported, Connected and Safe A new webinar explores funding streams and strategies that leaders can leverage to support families before they cross paths with the child welfare system. Read More
What It Takes to Create Educational and Career Pathways for Young People A new resource examines how public systems, service providers and nonprofit organizations can create educational and career pathways for young people. Read More
Using Strengths — and Challenges — to Measure Youth Well-Being A new report surveys what tools are available to help gauge the existing strengths in a young person's life. Learn more about this work. Read More
Data Tells How Virginia's Youth Justice System is Headed Toward a Better Future A growing number of states are moving their juvenile justice systems away from the youth prison model and toward a continuum of community-based programs. One such state — Virginia — has successfully cut its juvenile correctional facility population in half after just five years, according to a new report issued by the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice. Read More
How Los Angeles County Expanded Youth Diversion A new guide from Los Angeles describes how community outrage and activism led to the expansion of youth diversion in the juvenile justice system. Read More
COVID-19 Survey: Insights for Policymakers on Supporting Families A nationwide survey explores how families are coping with the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find insights for policymakers. Read More
JDAI’s Deep-End Sites Safely and Significantly Reduce Rates of Youth Confinement A study shows Juvenile justice jurisdictions in Casey's Deep-End Initiative have outpaced reductions in confinement at the national level. Learn how. Read More
