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June 2011
Highlight of the Month: Welcome Back Ohio
- Q&A with Judge David E. Stucki, Acting Chair of Ohio's State Advisory Group
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CJJ Leadership News
- A Note from Susan Kamp (VT), CJJ’s National Vice-Chair and Incoming National Chair
- CJJ 2011 Spring Conference Highlights
- CJJ Executive Board News
- Farewell to Mark Ferrante, CJJ’s Director of Leadership and Training Programs
- In Memoriam: Judge B. Thomas Leahy (NJ) and Shelley Atkins (NV)
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CJJ Government Relations Alert
- CJJ Releases Policy Agenda for 112th Congress
- CJJ Fact Bulletin Highlights the Effectiveness of Federal Juvenile Justice Funding in States and Localities
- As Additional States are Deemed SORNA Compliant, Others Remain Opposed
- Bill to Eliminate Senate Confirmed Positions Advances; Still No Nominee at OJJDP
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CJJ Conference and Training News
- Registration Opens for CJJ Western Region Conference, August 26-28, 2011, Albuquerque, NM
- Northeast Region Conference, September 30 - October 1, 2011, Manchester, NH
- Training Opportunities for SAG Members and Juvenile Justice Specialists
- Save the Date: CJJ Southern Region Conference, January 27-29, 2012, San Juan, PR
- CJJ Midwest Region Conference Postponed
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National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) News
- NJJN Teleconference: New Research on Juvenile Sex Offenders
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Resources and Information of Note
- New Study: Multi-Integrated Systems Approach to Improve Outcomes Associated with Zero Tolerance in Schools
- Center for Juvenile Justice Reform Announces Sites for National Juvenile Justice Initiative
- Center for Juvenile Justice Reform Announces Multi-System Integration Certificate Program
- FY 2011 Funding Opportunities from OJJDP
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In the News
- Washington Post Editorial: Protecting Youthful Offenders
- Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Coming to Wyoming
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Share Your News and Feedback with CJJ!
- CJJ invites you to share news from your SAG, state or region!
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Highlight of the Month: Welcome Back Ohio
The Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) is pleased to welcome back Ohio as a CJJ member. The CJJ e-Monitor caught up with Judge David E. Stucki, the acting Chair of Ohio Governor’s Council on Juvenile Justice (the Ohio State Advisory Group (SAG)) to discuss their renewed CJJ membership and the SAG’s current juvenile justice agenda. Judge Stucki retired this past May after 19 years as a family court judge in Stark County (OH) and has served on Ohio’s SAG for 18 years. Judge Stucki is also on the Board of Trustees of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ).
CJJ was thrilled to welcome back Ohio’s SAG earlier this year. What led to the SAG’s decision to renew its CJJ membership?
As is the case in many states, Ohio faces serious budget challenges, with an $8 billion deficit. The SAG thoroughly discussed rejoining CJJ. Several SAG members, including myself, had the opportunity to attend CJJ’s national and regional meetings, conferences and training. We were impressed with the content presented, and valued the opportunities CJJ created for SAG members from many states and jurisdictions to meet and share information. Our SAG has a mix of longtime, steady members alongside a stream of new members. We found the training and networking opportunities to benefit both the longtime members and new members.
Ultimately, the value of a CJJ membership outweighed the financial obligation, and the SAG voted to join. We are excited to be part of CJJ and a mission we support. All of us on the SAG, system professionals and laypeople alike, truly care about our nation’s children and families. We felt that our participation with CJJ will benefit Ohio’s children and families.
What is the unique contribution the OH SAG will bring to CJJ?
Our SAG has strong, experienced professionals from virtually every child-serving system, including the courts, child welfare, juvenile justice system and others. We hope and expect to share our expertise and experience with our fellow CJJ members and the field.
What is the latest news on the state of juvenile justice reform in Ohio?
To get a clear idea on where we are, I’d like to take you back to the day I took office as a family court judge, back in 1993. Then, we had about 3,000 youth in our Department of Youth Services facilities. The day I left office, in May of this year, we had approximately 600 kids in our facilities. Reform has become somewhat of a buzzword; people use it all the time as if it’s a new concept. But as this remarkable reduction in incarceration rates shows, we’ve been reforming our system for years now.
What contributed to the reduction in locked placement rates in Ohio’s juvenile justice system in the past 18 years?
One of the contributing factors was the downward trend in serious juvenile offenses starting in the late 1990s. However, I think the most significant factor in reducing our juvenile incarceration rate was the development and implementation of RECLAIM Ohio (Reasoned and Equitable Community and Local Alternatives to the Incarceration of Minors), which is a funding initiative that encourages juvenile courts to develop or purchase community-based alternatives to detention and corrections placements, to better meet the needs of each juvenile offender or youth at risk of offending.
RECLAIM Ohio was created in 1993 and is now implemented in other states as well. Rather than give kids a stretch behind bars and release them to the community expecting them to be changed -- which is frankly how we did it for too long -- RECLAIM Ohio created a range of programs that address the varying, complex needs of youthful offenders and offer cognitive-behavioral treatments, substance abuse treatments, care for trauma and loss issues, etc. In my own court, before I made a decision, each child’s case would come before a dispositional review committee that looked at the case from a number of angles. This approach, and having alternatives available, helped us place fewer children in locked confinement, and improve services and youth, family and community outcomes.
What are some of the other issues the Ohio SAG is looking into these days?
We are involved in the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), with sites in several counties. We also have a very active Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) subcommittee and we’re constantly looking to gain more knowledge and training in issues related to DMC. We have an ongoing statewide DMC initiative in about 14 of our largest counties and hope to expand to other counties as well. We’re looking at the ways in which decisions are made at every decision point when it comes to youth.
Some of the challenges we’re facing today have to do with budget. We’re looking at difficult budget realities across all child-serving systems in the state. These are challenging, yet exciting times, since more than ever we must ensure funds are used effectively to protect the children, families and communities we serve.
CJJ Leadership News
A Note from Susan Kamp (VT), CJJ’s National Vice-Chair and Incoming National Chair
Greetings from Vermont! Summer has finally arrived here, and while my inclination is to go into summer vacation mode with my children, I know that we have a busy summer ahead at CJJ. It got off to a great start when we were together in Washington, D.C., last month. I want to thank all of you who were able to attend the CJJ 2011 Annual Spring Conference. The spirit and concern for our youth that was present at the conference was inspiring to me and to many others. And for those of you who were not able to travel to Washington, please take advantage of the many conference resources that are available on CJJ’s conference webpage.
Moving forward, I hope to see many of you at the various regional meetings that will be held over the next year. And in the meantime, if there is anything you need from me, please be in touch. My email address is skamp@sover.net. Enjoy the summer months, be safe and know that you are in great company as we move together to advance juvenile justice work in these times of challenge and opportunity.
CJJ Convenes for its 2011 Annual Spring Conference and Council of SAGs’ Meeting
More than 250 CJJ leaders and members from 46 U.S. states and territories gathered in Washington, D.C., late last month for CJJ’s Annual Spring Conference, Council of State Advisory Groups’ (SAGs) Meeting and Hill Day. The four-day conference was filled with many noteworthy presentations, workshops, productive meetings and many opportunities to connect and share information, knowledge and experiences with new and longtime peers from JJDPA SAGs from all across the country. Please read about each session in our full conference program, and view many of the PowerPoint Presentations and resources from the conference here.
Film Screening: On May 20, CJJ hosted a screening of “Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story,” which tells the story of a young woman who at the age of 16 was arrested for murder, and follows her for six years as she is tried as an adult and sentenced to serve life in prison. We had the pleasure of hosting the filmmaker, Dan Birman, as well as Linda O’Neal, executive director of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth for a lively discussion and Q&A, moderated by Cindy Durham, Chair of the Tennessee SAG. If you’d like to purchase a DVD of the film, please click here.
CJJ National Awards: Each year, we are honored to celebrate three exceptional individuals with CJJ’s national awards:
- The CJJ Tony Gobar Outstanding Juvenile Justice Specialist Award was presented to Joe Vignati (GA) for his service and dedication to improving the juvenile justice system and his compassion and concern for juveniles and advocates.
- The CJJ Spirit of Youth Award was presented to Andrew Peterman (ID) for his personal triumphs, professional achievements and extraordinary service to others. Click here to read “Tough,” an article authored by Andrew about his experiences with the justice system and the obstacles he overcame. On June 13, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (ID) recognized Andrew’s achievements in a press release.
- CJJ also honored Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) with the CJJ A.L Carlisle Child Advocacy Award for his work as a compassionate and committed champion for at-risk and delinquent youth, their families and communities.
Click here for the awards program to read more about each of the well-deserving award recipients. Visit our Facebook page to view photos from CJJ’s award ceremonies.
Conference Plenaries: On May 23, we were captivated by stories of reconciliation and progressive action in a plenary session titled “Moving Away from Extreme Sentencing.” Edwin Desamour (PA) of Men in Motion in the Community moved the audience with his personal story as well as the work he and his colleagues in MIMIC are doing to provide positive role models and develop leadership among the youth and young men in his community; Linda White (TX) shared the story of how she came to forgive the man who killed her daughter and become a strong advocate for restorative justice (click here to read our April 2011 interview with Linda); Kyra Millich from the San Francisco School of Law and Aaryn Urell (AL) from the Equal Justice Initiative filled us in on the legal background and strategies to end extreme sentencing for youth. The session was skillfully led by Jody Kent Lavy (DC), director of The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth.
Later that day, we had the pleasure of hearing from Judge Irene Sullivan (Ret.) from Florida, author of Raised by the Courts: One Judge’s Insight into Juvenile Justice about her experiences and insights about what works to address the complex needs of at-risk youth and their families. The luncheon keynote address was followed by an update from the U.S. Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), led by Laurie Robinson, OJP Assistant Attorney General, OJJDP’s Acting Administrator Jeff Slowikowski and Melodee Hanes, Special Counsel to the OJJDP Administrator. Click here to read a transcript of Laurie Robinson’s address.
The conference would not have been possible without the dedicated members of CJJ’s Training and Technical Assistance Planning committee, headed by Capt. Keith Warner (MD). We also wholeheartedly thank the excellent and engaging collection of speakers and presenters. Finally, CJJ wishes to extend its gratitude to its conference sponsors -- including SAGs, organizations and individuals -- for their generous financial support of this conference, which once again allowed CJJ to keep its registration costs down. Please click here to see the full sponsorship list.
The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) posted several videos taken during the conference, including interviews with CJJ’s 2011 Spirit of Youth Award recipient Andrew Peterman, CJJ’s 2011 Tony Gobar Outstanding Juvenile Justice Specialist Award recipient Joe Vignati, CJJ’s National Chair David Schmidt, and CJJ’s Executive Director Nancy Gannon Hornberger.
CJJ Executive Board News:
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating new and re-elected board members, elected during the Annual Council of SAG’s Meeting and starting their terms on July 1, 2011:
- National Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Alfred Martin, Mississippi. Please click here to read Alfred’s acceptance speech from May 22, 2011.
- Western Region Representative: Rodney Cook, Oregon
- Northeast Region Representative: Rev. Jim Kirk, Maryland
- Southern Region Representative: Eric Williams, Mississippi
- Midwest Region Representative: Erin Lear, Missouri
- National DMC Coordinator Representative: Shalinee Hunter, California
We also welcome Beth Rosenberg, Arizona, who will be the National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) Representative on CJJ’s Executive Board.
Please also join us in thanking and bidding farewell to members stepping off the Board. We were pleased to celebrate their accomplishments and thank them at the conference, and are grateful their service and dedication:
- Robert “Robin” Jenkins, North Carolina, stepping off the board after six years as Vice-Chair, National Chair and Immediate Past Chair. Please click here to read a note from Robin;
- Pat Connell, Illinois, Midwest Region Representative;
- Brad Richardson, Iowa, National DMC Coordinator Representative. Please click here to read a note from Brad; and
- Abby Anderson, Connecticut, National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) Representative.
Farewell to Mark Ferrante, CJJ’s Director of Leadership and Training Programs
The CJJ family is sad and at the same time very excited to announce that Mark Ferrante has accepted a new job as Senior Policy Advisor for the New York City Commissioner of Probation, Vincent Schiraldi. This new position is a terrific new opportunity to impact the NYC justice system – undergoing major positive reforms – in highly significant, influential ways.
Mark has given so very much to CJJ over more than a decade as a CJJ member and voluntary leader, serving as the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Specialist and National Juvenile Justice Specialist, then joining the CJJ staff team nearly four years ago as Director of Leadership and Training Programs. His work here at CJJ has been showcased in the CJJ Youth Manual and the progress of the National Youth Committee, wonderful National and Regional Conferences for CJJ and Models for Change, our partnership with the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), publications and webinars of great value to our members, and in the hundreds of relationships he developed on behalf of the organization with our members and allies across the nation. Juvenile justice providers and advocates in every state know Mark as their good friend and fond colleague.
Mark's last day with CJJ was June 7. We were fortunate to have an opportunity to celebrate Mark and wish him well at the May CJJ conference! I know you join us in thanking Mark for his truly excellent, dedicated work for CJJ and in wishing him all the best.
In Memoriam: Judge B. Thomas Leahy (NJ) and Shelley Atkins (NV)
Judge B. Thomas Leahy (NJ): The CJJ community is heartbroken by the death of Judge B. Thomas Leahy, CJJ’s past National Chair, 2001, and our 2006 A.L. Carlisle Award recipient. He was a long-time, dedicated CJJ leader at the state, regional and national levels and a dear friend. “Judge,” as he was fondly known to us, passed away at the age of 80 on April 24, 2011, at home. Judge served as a Superior Court judge in Somerset and Essex counties, as well as the presiding judge for the Family Division in Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties. In addition to his dedicated and visionary service with CJJ, Judge chaired the New Jersey SAG for more than 30 years, and was a past president of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the New Jersey Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Please click here for CJJ’s tribute to Judge B. Thomas Leahy.
Shelley E. Atkins (NV): Sadly, Shelley Erin Atkins, CJJ’s 2001 Spirit of Youth Award Recipient, passed away on August 7, 2010. She was born May 4, 1977, in Carson City, NV, and served as a Washoe County Juvenile Probation Officer. As a teen, Shelley was placed in mental health facilities, residential treatment and juvenile detention. Ultimately, she flourished and left the system to begin her life anew. She was honored by CJJ in 2001 for turning her life around and giving back through her loving guidance and mentoring of Washoe County’s most disadvantaged children. Click here to read CJJ’s tribute to Shelley Atkins.
CJJ Government Relations Alert
CJJ Releases Policy Agenda for 112th Congress
CJJ has released its Policy Agenda for the 112th Congress. Titled Safeguarding the Future: Federal Juvenile Justice Leadership for America’s Youth, Families and Communities.
To read more, click here.
CJJ Bulletin Highlights the Effectiveness of Federal Juvenile Justice Funding in States and Localities
CJJ has developed a powerful new tool to demonstrate the impact and cost-effectiveness of federal juvenile justice funding.
To read more, click here.
As Additional States are Deemed SORNA Compliant, Others Remain Opposed
On May 12, the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) at the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Michigan, Nevada, Wyoming, and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Michigan have substantially implemented Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, also known as the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). This brings the number of states and territories who have been deemed SORNA compliant to eight – less than 15% of U.S. states and territories.
To read more, click here.
Bill to Eliminate Senate Confirmed Positions Advances; Still No Nominee at OJJDP
On June 22, 2011, the U.S. Senate approved, by unanimous consent, S. 679, the “Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011.” Upon enactment, the bill will eliminate Senate confirmation for about 200 executive branch positions, including the directors of the five bureaus under the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) at the U.S. Department of Justice.
To read more, click here.
CJJ Conference and Training News
Registration Opens for CJJ Western Region Conference, August 26-28, 2011, Albuquerque, NM
The CJJ Western Region is pleased to announce the opening of registration for its 2011 Regional Conference, “The Continental Divide: What Works in the West,” August 26-28, 2011, in Albuquerque, NM. Hosted by the New Mexico State Advisory Group, the conference will be held at the Hotel Albuquerque in Historic Old Town. The conference opens Friday evening, August 26, and will wrap up at Noon on Sunday, August 28. Registration is $75 per person. Please click here for a draft agenda.
Click here for the registration form. Please return completed forms by August 17, 2011, to Jessica Russell Murphy, CJJ’s Conference and Information Services Manager, at murphy@juvjustice.org, fax it to 202-887-0738 or mail to Coalition for Juvenile Justice, Attn: Western Regional Conference, 1710 Rhode Island Avenue NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Registration payment may be made by check or by credit card. If paying by credit card, please contact Jessica Russell Murphy at 202-467-0864, ext. 122.
A room block rate of $81/night is available at the Hotel Albuquerque for the nights of Friday, August 26 through Saturday, August 28. To make your reservation, please call the Hotel Albuquerque at 1-866-505-7829 and be sure to ask for the CJJ Western Region Conference group. Reservations are accepted through August 5, 2011. If you have questions about the hotel site or conference sessions, please feel free to be in touch with Carol Pierce, Western Region Conference Consultant, at 505-469-4559 or cpinabq@frontier.net.
New Mexico is also happy to host the 2011 CJJ National Youth Committee Planning Retreat at the Hotel Albuquerque immediately following the close of the 2011 Western Region Conference. The Youth Planning Retreat will kick-off Sunday, August 28 and go through Monday, August 29. Participation in the retreat will require registration separate from the Western region conference: for more information contact Idit Knaan at knaan@juvjustice.org.
Northeast Region Conference, September 30 - October 1, 2011, Manchester, NH
Please plan to join us for the CJJ Northeast Region Conference, “Changing the Face of Juvenile Justice.” The conference will feature interactive workshops focusing on the mental health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system, alternatives to secure juvenile detention and eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in juvenile justice. Please click here for a draft agenda.
Registration for the conference will open in the coming days and will be free of charge, courtesy of the New Hampshire SAG and the Northeast Region.
A room block has been secured at the Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03104, with the rate of $86.00/night for single or $96.00/night for double. To make your reservation, please call: 603-206-4109 or 1-800-333-3333, or click here. Please be sure to reference The CJJ Northeast Region Conference to receive our special low rate. The room block will close on September 8, 2011. Transportation to and from the Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) will be provided free of charge by the Radisson.
Training Opportunities for SAG Members and Juvenile Justice Specialists
This is a reminder to SAG members and Juvenile Justice Specialists that training opportunities are available to assist you in developing and submitting your state 2012 Comprehensive Three-Year Plan to the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
New Member-Refresher and Advanced Member SAG Training: This training session outlines the diverse and critical responsibilities of the SAGs. It will assist SAG members as they ensure that their states and territories have the best tools and resources to reduce crime and delinquency and to facilitate rehabilitation. SAG members will gain a foundational knowledge of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDAP), the various SAG funding streams, the State Three-Year Plan, and membership and recruitment. At the end of this session, participants will also know how to:
- review and comment on grant applications;
- review the progress and accomplishments of projects funded;
- advise chief executives and state legislatures on compliance with the Core Requirements; and
- obtain input from juveniles under the jurisdiction of their states’ juvenile justice systems.
Click here to view a PowerPoint Presentation from a recent New Member/Refresher Training held during CJJ’s Spring Conference.
Strategic Planning Training: As the March 2012 state Three-Year Plan submission approaches, most SAGs employ strategic planning strategies and processes to ensure the development of an effective, clear, data-driven Plan. Moreover, states and territories are required for the first time to submit a DMC Assessment Plan with the 2012 Three-Year Plan. This training session will address the elements of effective core strategic planning strategies to assist the SAGs to coordinate, develop, and submit your 2012 Three-Year Plans. At the end of this session, participants will:
- understand the relationship of an "internal" strategic plan - written to help guide the activities of the SAG and/or drive juvenile justice policy in your state - and the state Three-Year Plan required by OJJDP;
- understand the different roles and responsibilities of SAG members and professional staff in the development of a Three-Year State Plan, and will understand how to play an active role in the development of that Plan;
- learn the elements of successful strategic planning - establishing goals, objectives, action steps as well as timelines, responsible parties and appropriate measures of success - and be able to apply these skills to a wide variety of circumstances requiring planning.
Click here to view a PowerPoint Presentation from a recent Strategic Planning Training held during CJJ’s Spring Conference
For additional information please contact SAG Training Grant Project Director Joseph Fedeli by email, jfedeli@dsgonline.com, or by calling 301-951-5376.
Save the Date for the Southern Region Conference, January 27-29, 2012, San Juan, PR
The CJJ Southern Region Conference, “Public/Private Partnerships: Joining Forces to Improve Outcomes for Youth, Families and Communities,” will be hosted by the Puerto Rico SAG and held in San Juan, PR, January 27-29, 2012. Please mark your calendars and look for more details soon!
CJJ Midwest Region Conference Postponed
On June 7, CJJ announced the postponement of its Midwest Region Conference, scheduled for July 8-10, 2011, in Indianapolis, IN. The decision to postpone was made due to schedule conflicts and ongoing state travel restrictions. Despite the postponement, CJJ is actively working with the Indiana SAG to announce new dates for a Midwest conference as soon as a viable alternative has been identified. Please stay tuned and thank you for your patience and understanding.
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) News
NJJN Teleconference: New Research on Juvenile Sex Offenders
On Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 1 - 2 pm EDT, NJJN will host a teleconference with Dr. Elizabeth Letourneau, Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, to discuss the latest findings from new research on juvenile sex offenders that recommend against implementation of the Adam Walsh Act and sex offender registries. As state advocates continue to push back on the juvenile registration requirements of the Adam Walsh Act, emerging research should provide scientific backing for why the placement of youth on sex offender registries (whether public or private) makes for bad public policy. To join the call, please call 1-719-785-9423, passcode: 743157.
Resources and Information of Note
New Study: Multi-Integrated Systems Approach to Improve Outcomes Associated with Zero Tolerance in Schools
The Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing published a new article, “A study of zero tolerance policies in schools: a multi-integrated systems approach to improve outcomes for adolescents,” authored by CJJ member and Georgia’s SAG Chair Judge Steve Teske of Clayton County, GA. The article describes a case study of one juvenile court’s innovative multi-integrated systems approach designed to address the adverse trends associated with zero tolerance policies. A multi-disciplinary protocol changed the system’s response to disruptive students by offering resources that address the underlying reasons for the students’ behavior. The study reports on a reduction in out-of-school suspensions and school referrals, an increase of 20 percent in graduation rates, and a nearly 50 percent decrease in delinquent offense rates. Click here to read the full article.
Center for Juvenile Justice Reform Announces Sites for National Juvenile Justice Initiative
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown University's Public Policy Institute announced the states and demonstration sites selected to implement the Juvenile Justice System Improvement Project (JJSIP): Arizona (Maricopa County), Connecticut (Hartford), Florida (Pinellas County), Pennsylvania (Berks County). The JJSIP is designed to help states reduce recidivism and improve other outcomes for juvenile offenders by better translating knowledge on "what works" into everyday practice and policy. Click here to read a press release and here for more information about the project.
Center for Juvenile Justice Reform Announces Multi-System Integration Certificate Program
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform will hold its Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare: Multi-System Integration Certificate Program for Private Sector Leaders in Washington, D.C., on November 2–8, 2011. The week-long program is designed for current and future leaders of private organizations and will focus on multi-system reform efforts related to crossover youth, collaborative leadership skills development and creating a supportive network of leaders committed to systems improvement. The application deadline is July 27, 2011. Click here for more information.
FY 2011 Funding Opportunities from OJJDP
OJJDP announces the following FY 2011 funding opportunities:
- Second Chance Act Juvenile Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration Projects will fund demonstration projects to promote the safe and successful reintegration into the community of youth who have been incarcerated or detained. Deadline for applications: July 11, 2011. Click here for more information.
- National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Truancy Prevention and Intervention: OJJDP seeks to establish a national training and technical assistance center that will advance the understanding and application of promising and evidence-based truancy prevention and intervention strategies and programs. Deadline for applications: July 11, 2011. Click here for more information.
- Defending Childhood Task Force Technical Assistance Project will support an organization and/or a consortium of organizations to conduct public hearings, prepare a final report and support the Attorney General’s National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence. Deadline for applications: July 7, 2011. Click here to learn more.
- Defending Childhood Technical Assistance Program will support an organization and/or a consortium of organizations to provide technical assistance to grantees and others during Phase II of the Attorney General’s Defending Childhood Initiative. Deadline for applications: July 11, 2011. Click here for more information.
In the News
Washington Post Editorial: Protecting Youthful Offenders
On June 17, The Washington Post editorialized on the need to protect youthful offenders, in particular those tried as adults, from the increased risks of rape, physical abuse and suicide associated with being incarcerated in the adult criminal justice system. The editorial discusses the Prison Rape Elimination Act as an opportunity to protect youth charged as adults, and calls for the U.S. Department of Justice to prohibit all juveniles under the age of 18 from being housed in adult prisons. Click here to read more.
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Coming to Wyoming
On May 15, the Casper Star-Tribune reported on the launch of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s JDAI in Laramie and Sweetwater counties in Wyoming. According to the article, Wyoming’s interest in the initiative began two years ago when Wyoming state Sen. Tony Ross and state Rep. Keith Gingery heard JDAI Team Leader Rand Young deliver a speech at a conference, which led to additional meetings and discussions between JDAI and state officials. Click here to read more.
Share Your News and Feedback with CJJ!
CJJ invites you to share news from your SAG, state or region! Please submit items by email to editor@juvjustice.org. Inclusion and editing of submissions are subject to CJJ editorial guidelines.
The Juvenile Justice e-Monitor is brought to you by staff and volunteer leaders of CJJ, and supported by membership fees paid by CJJ’s State Advisory Group Members, Members at Large and Allies. We are grateful to all for their ongoing support.
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