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.
Category: Positive Youth Development
Successes, challenges of juvenile justice system through stakeholders’ eyes
Summer intern Kate Evans surveyed 100 stakeholders throughout New Jersey who are involved in the juvenile justice system. Using these data, she analyses our successes, and ways we can improve.
BLOG: Let’s focus on the kids at both ends of the juvenile justice system
New Jersey has taken steps towards juvenile justice reform that gained us national recognition. However, more work needs to be done before we can truly have a therapeutic, supportive and equitable juvenile justice system.
New Website Provides County Youth Services Information
Learn about programs and services offered in your county to help youth.
Aiming to Do Better – Keeping Children Out Of The Juvenile Justice System
Mary Coogan, VP, reports her thoughts after attending the outreach event, “Multisystem Approaches to Help Keep Children Out of the Justice System”.
