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Family-Engaged Case Planning

February 7, 2022

This practice guide helps juvenile justice agencies implement family-engaged case planning in youth probation. Read it now.

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Catch & Stun

January 11, 2022

This report explores a startling trend within law enforcement: tasing kids and youth despite the harmful consequences. Learn why young people deserve better.

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Youth Incarceration in the United States

December 14, 2021

A two-page infographic presents trends in youth incarceration and recommends more effective responses than incarceration when young people break the law.

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Mecklenburg County: Remaking a Child Welfare System

October 17, 2021

Drawing on lessons from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this report shows child welfare leaders how to strengthen systems by eliminating racial disparities, preventing...

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The Complete Guide to Self-Advocacy for LGBQ+ Youth Ages 14-21

October 12, 2021

This publication serves as a reentry guide for LGBTQ youth, ages 14-21, exiting the juvenile justice system. It offers tips, resources and short exercises to help young people...

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Using Congregate Care

September 29, 2021

This report focuses on kids entering group settings for their first child welfare placement. It explores how likely this placement is, how long and stable it is, and how often...

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From COVID-19 Response to Comprehensive Change

September 23, 2021

This brief recommends federal policy reforms that build on temporary pandemic-relief measures to expand support for older youth in foster care.

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Back-to-School Action Guide

September 7, 2021

A guide to using federal pandemic relief funds to rethink K–12 education and close the school-to-prison pipeline. Learn more now.

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The Role of the Judge in Transforming Juvenile Probation

July 29, 2021

A tool kit for helping judges jump start or accelerate probation transformation efforts in their jurisdictions.

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