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Youth Justice Action Month is just around the corner! Since 2008, youth justice advocates nationwide have come together to organize events and online activities to raise awareness and inspire action on behalf of young people impacted by our criminal justice system. We invite you to join NJJN and CJJ in honoring Youth Justice Action Month this October!
Late registration for CJJ's 2023 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference is closing on October 15th!
To register for the conference, visit https://www.juvjustice.org/civicrm/event/register?cid=0&reset=1&id=95.
To make your hotel reservation, visit https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/louisville/meetings/cjj-r-ed-conference-10262023
The 2024 Emerging Leaders Committee application is now available. Please complete the application and submit all materials by Tuesday, October 24th to be considered for this opportunity. To view the application, visit https://ow.ly/reI450PMQcx
CJJ's 2023 R/ED Conference registration rates are set to increase on September 15th! To register today, visit https://www.juvjustice.org/civicrm/event/register?cid=0&reset=1&id=95
Last chance to nominate an R/ED Coordinator for the 2023 Andrew Smith Award! This award honors Andrew Smith, an incredible voice for youth and a pivotal Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator. Mr. Smith served as New Hampshire's Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator and was responsible for the creation of the Mirror Project, an effort to bring together law enforcement and youth. This award will be presented at this year's R/ED Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
To submit a nomination, visit https://ow.ly/Ok1U50PKgWR
Swipe to learn more about CJJ's upcoming webinars. To learn more or register for these webinars, visit https://ow.ly/Akso50PIwLS
October is almost here, and that means it’s Youth Justice Action Month - ! Join us this Youth Justice Action Month to create policy roundtables, and shape solutions to some of our most pressing youth justice challenges. Join our upcoming YJAM webinar to learn how to host a youth policy roundtable with policymakers in your state and local communities. To register, visit bit.ly/PlanningYJAM2023
The Rutgers Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program announced their Fall/Winter 2023 Session Schedule. This flexible online professional development program is open to professionals working with youth and families impacted by the justice system. Each JJYD course provides 6 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) or 6.8 Continuing Legal Education Credits (CLEs) at no additional cost! To learn more, contact [email protected]
OJJDP is now accepting grant applications for their Building Local Continuums of Care to Support Youth Success initiative. For more information, OJJDP will be holding a webinar on August 30th at 2pm. The application will close on October 10th, 2023. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/qqPX50PzmPx
"Reframing the Discourse Around Juvenile Delinquency in Therapeutic Settings" is now available on the CJJ Blog. This piece by CJJ Intern, Julia Sussman, describes how therapeutic, rehabilitative programs help curb youth crime. To read more, visit https://www.juvjustice.org/blog/1473
We will be accepting nominations for the Andrew Smith Award until September 1st. The award is presented during our annual Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference. The award honors Andrew Smith, an incredible voice for youth and a pivotal Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator. Mr. Smith served as New Hampshire's Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator and was responsible for the creation of the Mirror Project, an effort to bring together law enforcement and youth.
To submit a nomination, visit https://ow.ly/JJ0F50Pw4l5
OJJDP has released a new data snapshot showing racial and ethnic disparities in delinquency cases. Read more at https://ow.ly/ubJR50Pu2Ro
JAMA Network has published a new report: Incarceration of Youths in an Adult Correctional Facility and Risk of Premature Death. Read more at https://ow.ly/jwIc50Pu1Sm
The Sentencing Project released a report that outlines five social interventions that U.S. policymakers and community members can implement to improve public safety without increasing the reliance on mass incarceration. Read more at https://ow.ly/ki4350PsKIv
CJJ is now accepting workshop proposals for our 2023 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference - Breaking Cycles: Disrupting Systemic Inequalities to Create Lasting Change. All proposals must be submitted online!
Read about presentation proposal guidelines at this link: https://ow.ly/ei4X50PeqjJ
Submit a presentation proposal at this link: https://ow.ly/oZWU50Peqy2
The National Center for State Courts and State Justice Institute have released a new publication, "Disclosure of Juvenile Records under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: Considerations for Courts." Read more at https://ow.ly/7qwh50PjygJ
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has posted a new blog focusing on OJP-funded programs designed to advance racial justice and support underserved and marginalized communities. Read more at https://ow.ly/1cUX50Pi7Co
Introducing the new members of the CJJ Executive Board! These members were elected during the Annual Conference and assumed their new positions at the beginning of this month. CJJ would also like to thank previous Immediate Past Chair Pastor Edward Palmer, outgoing National Chairwoman Michelle Diaz, and outgoing Board members, Alice Coil, Mark Hutchinson, Barbara Wallace, Aaron Toleafoa, and William Jernigan for their service this past year.
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
Save the date for CJJ's 2023 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference — Breaking Cycles: Disrupting Systemic Inequalities to Create Lasting Change. Workshop proposals are due Friday, August 4, 2023.
Read about presentation proposal guidelines at this link: https://ow.ly/JZaP50PeqzN
Submit a presentation proposal at this link: https://ow.ly/p0bs50PeqzL
OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with new data about delinquency cases handled in juvenile court. Read more at https://ow.ly/Zm8e50P8z0e
Join us at the University of Washington from July 31st to August 1st for this year's Youth Summit! Through a partnership with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, youth from across the country will be eligible to receive scholarships that cover airfare, hotel accommodations, per diem, and ground transportation to and from the Summit.
The Sentencing Project has released a report that identifies six program models that consistently produce better results than youth incarceration! Read more at https://ow.ly/EUcZ50P5nLf
The Bureau of Justice Statistics has released a report detailing trends for youth aged 17 or younger held in adult correctional facilities from 2002 to 2021. It includes data on youth in federal and state prisons and local jails. Read more at https://ow.ly/EWpz50P56fe
CJJ believes that trans youth should be treated equitably in the juvenile justice system.
This holiday season, we are thinking of people who are unable to be together, particularly those youth who are separated from their family and friends because of incarceration. As 2022 comes to a close, we would like to thank all of our partners and members that worked to bring young people home who have been impacted by the youth justice system.
is holding a book drive in partnership with the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center, , , and . We need your help to get books in the hands of kids that need it most!
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We’re glad to see the FY23 omnibus include critical funding for , including increased investments in Title II and Title V, which will help protect youth and build safer communities.
To read more about CJJ's December updates and announcements, you can view the entire JJ Monitor at https://conta.cc/3hGyIRb.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!
On December 22nd, Human Rights for Kids will be releasing their annual National State Ratings Report during a public webinar. This report explores how well each state protects the rights of children in 12 different legal categories. To hear more about where your state ranks and how you can help improve protections across the country, register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1bOp6T1fS3S5TasM-StYRQ
About 65-70% of youth involved with the system have a disability. Check out this new report from Ncld.org to learn more, including policy recommendations to create safe and healthy environments where young people with disabilities can thrive: ncld.co/3F0hDJq
The Coalition for Juvenile Justice is now accepting applications for the 2023 Emerging Leaders Committee (ELC). The ELC is a partnership between CJJ and young people in the field of youth justice, many of whom bring lived expertise to their work. ELC members develop leadership and advocacy skills, learn about the youth justice system, and organize CJJ's Annual Youth Summit, a gathering that allows young people to come together to explore how they can lead reform in the youth justice system.
To learn more about the ELC and the application process, visit
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Swipe to preview The Sentencing Project's new report, "Why Youth Incarceration Fails: An Updated Review of The Evidence." To read the full report, visit http://ow.ly/gG2j50LZuRw
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Senator Jerry Moran, Congressman Matt Cartwright, Robert Aderholt the to provide essential programs that keep young people and communities safe. We urge you to finalize FY23 appropriations as soon as possible to support & protect our young people.
The National Network for Youth will hold their National Summit on Youth Homelessness + Hill Day from March 2nd-3rd, 2023. It will take place in-person at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill and online. Registration is now open! To learn more, visit https://nn4youth.org/national-summit-hill-day/
On November 25, 2022, Judge John Dewese, a long-time and valued member of our CJJ family, passed away. Our sincerest condolences are with his loved ones during this time.
"John believed in and practiced fairness, seeing the good in all people, avoiding judgment, seeking opportunity and equity, while working within and across existing systems to achieve better outcomes." - Robin Jenkins, CJJ National Chair 2007-2009
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Learn More Join Donate Remembering Judge John Dewese By: Robin Jenkins, PhD CJJ National Chair, 2007-2009 On Friday, November 25th, 2022, Judge “Deacon” John (Johnny) Dewese left us. There will be hun
We agree with Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention administrator Liz Ryan: Children do not belong in adult prisons and jails. Currently incarcerated youth should be removed immediately from Angola, an adult prison in Louisiana. ���
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A reminder to sign up for our upcoming webinars! To learn more about The Importance of Including Crime Victim Survivor Voices, visit http://ow.ly/gf0l50LQZiE. To learn more about Healing Accountability for Youth, visit http://ow.ly/EKFU50LQZiG.
Yesterday, the OJJDP updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot that highlights findings from OJJDP's 2020 Juvenile Residential Facility Census. To view this new data, visit http://ow.ly/TgsI50LR73M
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A huge thank you to #NFL players Chris Long and Devin McCourty of the Players Coalition for speaking at our 2021 Virtual Youth Summit! Join us in hearing from Chris Long on the importance of youth legal system reform and the incredible work our Emerging Leaders Committee is doing
Are "expunged" records really gone forever? Are "sealed" records really private? The truth is digital access to juvenile records creates lasting ripple effects for youth in contact with the legal system. Learn more in our latest blog post: http://ow.ly/UorL50Fklzf
CJJ 2020 Virtual Annual Conference- Dreaming Big Together: Youth Justice Reimagined
"Your voice matters, now more than ever, so why not use it?" Aaron Toleafoa, ELC Chair & member of CJJ's Executive Board, shares his insights on the importance of youth voice during last week's 2020 Virtual Youth Summit. Don't miss tomorrow's session: https://bit.ly/2020YouthSummitRegister
🚨2020 Virtual Youth Summit: Executing Our Power Into Action starts TODAY! Registration is FREE and open to anyone under the age of 28. https://bit.ly/2020YouthSummitRegister #YouthJustice
CJJ's National Chair, Pastor Edward Palmer, on why he wears a mask during COVID-19:
Live from the Council of SAG’s Elections! Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the CJJ Executive Board! Welcome to all!!
The Homeless Children and Youth Act (H.R. 2001) would allow communities to better support youth experiencing homelessness. Take action today for the youth of tomorrow by urging your U.S. Representative to sign-on as a co-sponsor: http://ow.ly/3u7a50p6Vut #HCYA PC: @NN4Y
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