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Supporting Opportunity Youth on Postsecondary Pathways: Lessons from Two States

Mar 27, 2015

This report from AYPF details the challenges faced by young people at-risk in Connecticut and how to best redirect them onto a path towards success. AYPF studied Michigan and Connecticut’s youth justice models and provided recommendations of proven methods and structures shown to help youth fulfill their potential at a postsecondary level.

Published by American Youth Policy Forum, as part of Policy Research on Successful Pathways to Postsecondary Success for Juvenile Justice Youth

Connecticut, National, Partner Resource, Report, Youth Justice
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Informed Journalism: Reporting on Teens and Mental Health

Dec 10, 2013

Juvenile justice expert Benjamin Chambers discusses how to address the issues of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, and the treatment of these problems using informed, effective reporting. Published by Juvenile Justice Information Exchange as part of the expansion of the Center for Sustainable Journalism’s Juvenile Justice Information Exchange

Journalism, National, Partner Resource, Report, Youth Justice

Talking Juvenile Justice: A Webinar with Photographer Richard Ross

Nov 18, 2013

Famed photographer, researcher, and art professor Richard Ross discusses his recent work, Juvenile In Justice, which profiles the conditions of youth offenders currently housed in juvenile justice facilities across the country. In this webinar, Ross reflects upon artists’ and journalists’ responsibility to raise awareness and bring about change through their pieces. Published by Juvenile Justice Information Exchange as part of the expansion of the Center for Sustainable Journalism’s Juvenile Justice Information Exchange

Journalism, National, Partner Resource, Video, Youth Justice

FULL REPORT — Juvenile Justice Reform in Connecticut: How Collaboration and Commitment Have Improved Public Safety and Outcomes for Youth

Feb 27, 2013

The full report discusses in detail the conclusions stated in the Executive Summary and includes infographics, a summary of accomplishments and a timeline of change. The full report also describes the transformation of the justice system over two decades and the keys to success that allowed for this advancement.

Published by Justice Policy Institute, as part of CT Juvenile Justice Reform Documentation Project

Advocacy, Collective Impact, Connecticut, National, Partner Resource, Report, Tow Resource, Youth Justice
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY — Juvenile Justice Reform in Connecticut: How Collaboration and Commitment Have Improved Public Safety and Outcomes for Youth

Feb 27, 2013

The Executive Summary of the report details the accomplishments, keys to success and lessons learned from Connecticut’s campaign to reform its juvenile justice system. In 2007, Connecticut made national headlines when it passed a law ending its status as one of just three states that automatically tried and punished all 16 and 17 year-olds as adults. Yet, this historic “Raise the Age” legislation is just one of many reforms enacted by Connecticut’s juvenile justice system in recent years. Propelled by a determined coalition of advocates and public sector innovators, Connecticut has forged a new consensus for progressive change in juvenile justice, and it has transformed a previously wasteful, punitive, ineffective, and often abusive juvenile justice system into a national model – at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Published by Justice Policy Institute, as part of CT Juvenile Justice Reform Documentation Project

Advocacy, Collective Impact, Connecticut, National, Partner Resource, Report, Tow Resource, Youth Justice
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