Balancing Incentives and Sanctions to Achieve Youth Justice Progress

Executive Director Featured by JJIE

The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) recently featured an Opinion Essay authored by our Executive Director, John Tuell. In “Balancing Incentives and Sanctions to Achieve Youth Justice Progress” John emphasizes the need for probation, court, and youth justice systems to apply evidence-based practices and approaches to achieve positive outcomes, both systemically … Continued

New Innovation Brief on Replicable Solutions for Youth Justice Improvement

The RFK National Resource Center is pleased to announce the release of Keys to Youth Justice Improvement: Demonstration of Practical, Sustainable, Measurable, and Replicable Solutions.

Our new Innovation Brief highlights the replicable processes and achievements of the Dennis M. Mondoro Probation and Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Project* (Mondoro Project). Through the Mondoro Project, … Continued

Now Available! Podcast S2-Ep1: Critical Keys to Successful Probation and Youth Justice System Reform (ft. Beverly Hoagland)

In this episode our Executive Director, John Tuell, speaks with Bev Hoagland, Chief Probation Officer for the District #3J in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Through their interview, Bev highlights the key elements that led to improved system performance and youth outcomes in Lancaster County. John and Bev discuss the importance of incorporating brain science research in … Continued

New Podcast Episode on Diversion, ft. Bob Bermingham

Episode Six: Diversion – A Collaboration with Court and Community Stakeholders (ft. Robert Bermingham)Diversion is a key tool for supporting youth outside of the formal justice system. When done well, it supports public safety and youth accountability while involving victims and stakeholders in the decision-making process. In this episode, Robert (Bob) Bermingham delivers his … Continued

New Podcast Episode on Implementation Science – ft. Robin Jenkins, PhD

EPISODE FIVE: Steps for a Successful Implementation Process (ft. Robin Jenkins, PhD)
Implementation Science supports successful youth justice system transformation. When implementation is done well, it influences positive change by providing a way to manage reforms through creating readiness and embedding evidence-based practices into daily activities. In this episode, Dr. Robin Jenkins teaches us how to … Continued