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10/21/2024

10/21/2024

Last month, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), a vital federal policy that has transformed juvenile justice in the U.S. By reducing youth detention rates and promoting rehabilitation, JJDPA has made significant strides in protecting at-risk youth.

As Senators Whitehouse and Grassley seek to reauthorize this crucial legislation, it’s essential to advocate for sustained funding and support for community-based programs. Recent cuts to Title II and Title V grants highlight the urgent need to prioritize rehabilitation over punishment.

Discover more about JJDPA's impact and the need for continued advocacy in our latest blog post https://ow.ly/kWvf50TNUx2

10/19/2024

Thank you Augusta Teen Center for hosting us this morning and filling us in on all your great work!

07/19/2023

07/19/2023

The Sentencing Project has an upcoming webinar on July 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Register at the following link: https://ow.ly/AqKg50PfvRc

07/18/2023

Our Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report presents the most-requested information on youth and the U.S. justice system.

Learn more: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/youth-and-juvenile-justice-system-2022-national-report?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=publications

07/18/2023

Have parenting questions? Need parenting support? Our Parenting Workshops and Groups start up again this month!

Pre-registration is required. If you would like to sign up for a course or have questions, please contact us today by calling 207-402-1621 or emailing [email protected].

06/21/2023

Thanks Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) and Annie E. Casey Foundation for a great day strategizing about probation reform with colleagues from Iowa, Washington, Oregon and Minnesota.

05/03/2023

A 2020 study funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found a majority of public child welfare social workers were subjected to verbal abuse on the job and nearly half showed signs of post-traumatic stress disorder. The study also found high rates of turnover and unfilled vacancies...

04/20/2023

Access various resources, toolkits, and guides, and sign up for learning opportunities on the OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance–supported National Reentry Resource Center website. Check it out today: https://nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/

04/20/2023

News out of The United States Department of Justice regarding guidance for our courts on the use of fines and fees covers the impact on system-involved youth. Check it out 👇

Justice Department Issues Dear Colleague Letter to Courts Regarding Fines and Fees for Youth and Adults

The Justice Department today issued a Dear Colleague Letter for state and local courts and juvenile justice agencies regarding the imposition and enforcement of fines and fees for adults and youth. The letter addresses common court-imposed fines and fees practices, and cautions against those practices that may be unlawful, unfairly penalize individuals who are unable to pay or otherwise have a discriminatory effect. The department provides this letter as part of its ongoing commitment to fairness, economic justice and combating the policies that disproportionately contribute to justice system involvement for low-income communities.

Read more: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-issues-dear-colleague-letter-courts-regarding-fines-and-fees-youth-and