Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Isaiah Fudge ACNJ Director, Positive Youth Development Recently, an Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) blog post captured a snapshot of the nationwide mental health concerns of Generation Z (Gen Z). These are individuals born between 1997 and 2012. The post acknowledges that about 75% of mental illnesses develop between the ages […]
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Education Spotlight: The Full-Service Community School Model’s Impact in Schools
The Federal Child Tax Credit is a historic achievement that deserves to be celebrated as a change that sets the stage for permanently eliminating child poverty.
NJ Takes Another Step to Support Youth and Address Racial Equity in Juvenile Justice System
The directive outlines five approaches available to police officers and prosecutors to divert youth from the juvenile justice system and limit the likelihood of unnecessary detention.
New Law Provides Necessary Pandemic Relief to Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
The law will immediately eliminate some of the fines and financial penalties imposed on youth involved in the juvenile justice system and reduce reliance on medically dangerous congregate care settings for young people.
ACNJ applauds Gov. Murphy signing of legislation to reform juvenile justice system
This is a huge step forward to build on gains in juvenile justice reform across New Jersey, providing youth with the second chance they deserve.
