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NEW: CJJ RELEASES REPORT ON POSITIVE YOUTH JUSTICE
Positive Youth Justice: Framing Justice Interventions Using the Concepts of Positive Youth Development
Jeffrey A. Butts, Gordon Bazemore and Aundra Saa Meroe
The future for youth involved with the justice system could be dramatically improved by applying the principles of positive youth development (PYD) practice to the juvenile justice systems and services. A new report, Positive Youth Justice: Framing Justice Interventions Using the Concepts of Positive Youth Development, from the Coalition for Juvenile Justice, explores the tremendous potential of helping court-involved youth develop their pro-social strengths and attributes, and increase their abilities to contribute to healthy, safe family and community life.
 Click here to read the news release.
Click here to download a copy of the report.
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