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The goals, practices, policies, outcomes, and operations of the juvenile justice system and its affiliated youth-serving partners should be informed by the growing body of research and knowledge about adolescent development. Our challenge moving forward requires an intentional focus on increasing the number of system practitioners who understand and embrace the research findings and implications, … Continued

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August 2, 2017
Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Reauthorization Act of 2017 (S.860) Passed by Senate
On August 1, 2017 the U.S. Senate passed the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Reauthorization Act of 2017 (S.860), to update and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) of 1974. This new legislation was championed by Senate Judiciary … Continued

On May 31, 2017, the RFK National Resource Center launched a Dual Status Youth Initiative in the state of North Dakota.  This effort is jointly supported by the North Dakota Court System, the Department of Human Services – Children and Family Services Division, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Division of Juvenile Services, and … Continued

We are excited to announce that with the leadership of the Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services and their dedicated staff and affiliated agency personnel, we are partnering to conduct a comprehensive probation system review designed to produce findings and recommendations that will enhance policy, practice, service provision and outcomes … Continued

The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) and YouthToday are featuring a new op-ed authored by Melissa Blom, a member of our Dual Status Youth (DSY) Practice Network, emphasizing the importance of involving child welfare within juvenile justice reform efforts:
Why Juvenile Justice Reform Needs Child Welfare at the Table
Juvenile justice reform cannot happen without child … Continued