BREAKING THROUGH: JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM
This special report, prepared in collaboration with the JEHT Foundation, explores the heartening resurgence of juvenile justice reform across the U.S. The text of the articles is available, in full, at the Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance website.
These articles are reprinted from The
American Prospect
For further resources, visit Moving Ideas website. Moving Ideas is a project of The American Prospect.
Reforming Juvenile Justice
A century ago, reformers proved that prisons don’t help wayward children. Now America is learning that lesson all over again.
By Barry Krisberg
Adolescents, Maturity, And The Law
Why science and development matter in juvenile justice.
By Jeffrey Fagan
Communities Helping Kids
Why diversion, outreach, and counseling programs serve troubled children -- and society -- better than prisons.
By David L. Marcus
A Culture of Caring
With an inspired leader at the helm, Missouri shows the rest of the
nation an effective -- and cost-effective -- reform model for young
offenders.
By Ayelish McGarvey
Bayou Betterment
In Louisiana, a new juvenile justice system is emerging, with the
governor's strong support. If reform can happen here, it can succeed
anywhere.
By Katy Reckdahl
Race and Redemption
Reform is coming to juvenile justice. But except in pioneering
communities, it still comes too slowly for black and Latino youths.
By Ellis Cose
Detention Redemption
In one California county, progressive leaders and law-enforcement
officials are transforming a troubled juvenile-justice system
By Peggy Townsend
Cruel Convergence
The era of get-tough juvenile justice is also the era of managed care,
and children with mental-health needs are caught in the crossfire.
By Sam Rosenfeld
