Issue Fact Sheets

Justice Policy Institute Fact Sheet on Crime and Race

In response to the recent attention on youth of color in the justice system, the Justice Policy Institute has released a fact sheet that dispels the myth that youth of color commit more crimes than white youth. MS Word, 51.5 KB

Florida: 5 Years of JJ Trends & Conditions

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FWSN FAQs

A synopsis of the changes made in the Familes With Service Needs legislation this past session, and how it affects kids in Connecticut. MS Word, 43.5 KB

Juvenile Justice Costs in Connecticut

Connecticut spends most of its juvenile justice funding on expensive interventions at the back end of our system. We would be better served with less epensive, community-based services for young people in the juvenile justice system. PDF, 46.58 KB

Raised Right: Making Smart Progress for Youth and Families

This fact sheet outlines the changes taking place with Raise the Age and the Families with Service Needs legislation to ensure that the change in juvenile jurisdiction is implemented successfully. PDF, 163.48 KB