Survey: 52% Drop in Admissions to Youth Detention in Two Months Matches Reduction Over 13 Years The rate of young people admitted to detention has fallen by 52% during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey of juvenile justice agencies in 33 states — equaling in two months a national decline that took 13 years. Read More
Our Statement on George Floyd’s Death, Nationwide Protests and the Work Ahead The death of George Floyd is a devastating reminder that America is still not a land of liberty and justice for all. Tearing down the obstacles that stand in the way of children and youth of color is central to Casey's mission. Learn more about supporting the struggle for equity. Read More
Responding to COVID-19 Through Relationships and Cultural Understanding The COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected Native Americans. By leveraging its relationships and understanding of tribal culture, the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health is doing its part by providing food, water, personal protective equipment and other essential home health items, as well as COVID-19 testing and contact tracing efforts. Read More
Ensuring Equity in Government Contracting During a Time of Crisis A handout funded by the Casey Foundation explains how governments can transform how they award contract work to bolster jobs and business development opportunities in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. Read More
Equity Conversation Guides Serve as Timely Resource in Current Moment Protests have amplified the need for complex conversations about racial inequity. To help, the Equity Conversation Guides for Young Leaders and Partners provide instructions for facilitators to lead groups in understanding the history of structural racism and how it operates today. Read more. Read More
How to Have a Productive Conversation About Race Conversations about race are not easy, but they are crucial. This guide helps to inspire productive conversations to create understanding, growth and empathy. Read More
Virtual Events to Highlight Strategies that Promote Financial Stability, Wealth Upcoming events will highlight effective strategies for reducing debt and increasing financial stability for families and young people — especially those of color. Read to learn more and register. Read More
Growing Numbers of Latino and Native Youth in Juvenile Detention Buck Trend A survey of youth justice agencies in 34 states finds that after falling sharply in the early months of the pandemic, the number of young people held in detention centers remained constant. The survey finds that the number of Latino and Native American youth in detention centers increased. Read More
Tool Kit Shows Apprenticeship Programs How to Advance Equity A tool kit explores how apprenticeship programs can promote equitable outcomes for youth and young adults who have been historically marginalized by education and workforce systems. Review the tool kit to learn more. Read More
