May 28, 2009
As local Models for Change demonstration sites show how juvenile justice systems can be more just for all youth, federal officials are now pledging their leadership in reducing disproportionate minority contact within the juvenile justice system. At a recent meeting of the Models for Change DMC Action Network, Acting Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Delinquency and Prevention (OJJDP), Jeff Slowikowski, told the gathering that the Administration plans to build on local accomplishments to provide the national leadership necessary to ensure fairer juvenile justice systems.
June 23, 2009
The Illinois General Assembly has approved two pieces of legislation aimed at improving the state's juvenile justice system. Both bills are in line with the Models for Change core principles of fundamental fairness and recognize the need to help young people realize their full potential.
June 17, 2009
The defense attorney plays a key role impacting the outcome of a youth's court experience. The better trained an attorney is in juvenile proceedings, the stronger an advocate he or she will be for the youth. To ensure fundamental fairness and improved outcomes for justice-involved youth, TeamChild, a state partner in Washington Models for Change, has made progressive strides and shown great promise in its efforts to facilitate statewide training, collaboration and leadership for attorneys who represent indigent youth in juvenile offender matters.