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Feature
Law Enforcement-Based Diversion: Strategic Innovations from the Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network
Young people in the juvenile justice system are experiencing mental health disorders at a rate that is three times that of youth who are not in the system. Studies have shown that the majority of youth in the juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental disorder, with 70% meeting criteria for a mental disorder, more than 50% meeting criteria for multiple disorders, and nearly 30% experiencing disorders so severe that their ability to function is highly impaired (Shufelt & Cocozza, 2006). With so many of these youth ending up in the system, law enforcement professionals nationwide struggle with the lack of proper training and resources necessary to recognize and divert these young people out of the system. Public schools also struggle with meeting the needs of troubled youth, and often contribute to the issue, funneling thousands of youth into the juvenile justice system with referrals to law enforcement.
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A major, long-awaited step in reform of Louisiana's juvenile justice system is now an imminent reality.
The Senate voted unanimously in late June to pass Rep. Damon Baldone's House Bill 1477, which establishes a plan and timeline for juvenile detention center standards implementation throughout…
Jun 18, 2010
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In order to create a body of support for probation managers from across the state, court officials in Washington State hold a semi-annual Juvenile Probation Manager Conference. The goal of the meeting is to bring together probation managers to discuss statewide issues, best practices and share…
May 27, 2010
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on May 17, 2010, that juveniles may not be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for a non-homicide. Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and a MacArthur Fellow, presented one of the cases before the Court.…
May 17, 2010
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The symbol of Our Kids: Our Business is the pinwheel. To recognize this event, every April thousands of pinwheels are planted around the community and signs are posted as a reminder of the importance of the prevention of childhood abuse and neglect. All month long various events are held focusing…
Apr 27, 2010
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Newsroom
Legislation Would Set Standard for Juvenile Detention
Jun 17, 2010, Matthew Hamilton, The News Star
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Months After Killing, Chicago School Looks Ahead
Jun 1, 2010, Cheryl Corley, NPR
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Commission reveals truth, recommendations should be adopted
May 30, 2010, Times Tribune
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Suicides by Troubled Teens Expose Safety Breakdowns Behind Bars
May 25, 2010, Steve Mills and Louise Kiernan, Tribune reporters, Chicago Tribune
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Ogle County Juvenile Diversion Programs See Success
May 15, 2010, Travis Morse, Freeport Journal-Standard
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Juvenile Justice Reform Works, at Lower Cost
Apr 30, 2010, Donald Cravins Jr., Tri-Parish Times
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