We’re excited to share a new op-ed authored by Mark Werner, member of the RFK National Resource Center’s Dual Status Youth Practice Network, featured on the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE.org). In his op-ed, Why Do We Need to Do This Work?, Mark shares his personal story and perspective on the critical need to focus on dual status youth and to prioritize juvenile justice reform efforts.
Mark Werner is the Deputy Chief of the Clinical Division for the Cook County Juvenile Probation and Court Services. He and his wife are the proud parents of three children, proud grandparents of one grandson, and proud former foster parents of quite a few wonderful former foster youth.