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Tavis Smiley Spotlights Washington Models for Change Programs

Truancy is a major issue in Washington state and is at the forefront of Washington Models for Change efforts. These efforts now have more national recognition thanks to the recent Tavis Smiley Reports education special, “Education Under Arrest." Learn more »

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Models for Change supports a network of government and court officials, legal advocates, educators, community leaders, and families working together to ensure that kids who make mistakes are held accountable and treated fairly throughout the juvenile justice process. We provide research-based tools and techniques to make juvenile justice more fair, effective, rational and developmentally-appropriate.

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A Public-Private Partnership that Works
5/23/2013 by Juvenile Law Center
by Autumn Dickman
Prevent crime by giving children the right start
5/23/2013 by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
by St. Clair County (IL) State's Attorney Brendan Kelly

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Models for Change is supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

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