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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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New York State Juvenile Justice: Progress Toward System Excellence

Jan 27, 2014

New York State’s juvenile justice system has seen significant improvements in community safety, coordination, data-driven decision-making, and outcomes for youth ages seven to 15 in just a few short years as the result of collective visioning and action.

Published by FSG, as part of New York Juvenile Justice Initiative Mini Case Study

Collective Impact, New York, Partner Resource, Report, Tow Resource, Youth Justice
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Invisible No More

Dec 11, 2013

Partnership For Strong Communities, in partnership with the Consultation Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, presents a report on the causal factors and shared experiences of Connecticut homeless youth. The report was compiled using testimonials from homeless youth between the ages of 14-24, and the service providers and advocates who serve this vulnerable population.

Published by Partnership For Strong Communities, as part of the Connecticut Runaway and Homeless Youth Project

Advocacy, Connecticut, 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
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