Facing Felony Charges: Starting this academic year, making a threat of mass violence at schools in Tennessee is a felony, for adults or children. Police Take the Lead: Law enforcement officers say ...

The following general resources provide a wealth of information on many aspects of juvenile indigent defense, and so are not repeated under specific topics below. “Juvenile Defense Attorneys and ...

The Coalition for Juvenile Justice discusses the opportunities for collaboration and impact on the problem of youth homelessness and juvenile justice with improved reentry planning as one of the goals ...

Below, you’ll find organizations with expertise related to evidence-based practices in the area of juvenile justice. The list is not exhaustive, but should be useful for those who wish to learn more.

Equal Justice USA (EJUSA) announced October 8 that it will partner with four new communities to build new restorative youth justice diversion programs. These programs serve as an offramp for youth, ...

The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange is an established and respected independent, nonpartisan, internationally distributed digital media publication covering juvenile justice and related issues ...

Juvenile justice systems across the country are filled with youth that have mental and substance use disorders (“behavioral health disorders”). A 2003 report found that the use of juvenile detention ...

Looking for a comprehensive model to identify and treat youth with mental health and substance abuse needs in contact with the juvenile justice system? See this Blueprint for Change (2007) from ...

The Juvenile Justice Resource Hub is a comprehensive source of information on important juvenile justice issues and reform trends. In the topics linked below, you will find: • Reliable, accurate, ...

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