Keeping Youth Out of the Deep End of the Juvenile Justice System A Developmental Evaluation Overview of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Deep-End Reform This report presents findings from a multiyear evaluation of the Casey Foundation’s deep-end reform, an initiative designed to safely, significantly and equitably reduce out-of-home placements in 12 juvenile justice systems across the country. Read to learn more. Read More
Reducing Structural Barriers to School and Work for People With Juvenile Records This report shares how state policymakers can help dismantle education- and employment-related barriers for people with juvenile records. Read More
Survey: A Pandemic High for the Number of Black Youth in Juvenile Detention A survey of youth justice agencies finds the population of Black youth in juvenile detention on Feb. 1, 2021, reached a pandemic high. Read to learn more about the juvenile justice data. Read More
Subscribe to Juvenile Justice News The Casey Foundation share blog posts, publications and tools related to the Foundation’s work to transform how communities and jurisdictions respond to young people who come in contact with the juvenile justice system. Sign up for Juvenile Justice News, delivered the second Thursday of each month. Read More
Expand the Use of Diversion From the Juvenile Justice System This brief presents the research case for significantly expanding the use of diversion in the juvenile justice system. Learn how arresting young people and processing their cases in juvenile court increases their likelihood of subsequent arrests, school struggles and employment challenges. Read More
Webinars Explore Restorative Justice The Annie E. Casey Foundation will host two webinars on Jan. 25 and Feb. 17, 2021, respectively, on how communities can use restorative justice as a constructive and more equitable response when young people break the law in ways that cause harm. Read More
FAQs About the Train-the-Trainer Opportunity for Reimagining Juvenile Justice Learn about the Reimagining Juvenile Justice curriculum and the application process for the upcoming RJJ 4.0 Train-the-Trainer Institute. Read More
JDAIconnect JDAIconnect is a virtual destination from the Annie E. Casey Foundation for juvenile justice reformers to talk, find resources and learn. Connect here. Read More
COVID-19 Juvenile Justice Survey: Youth Detention Admissions Fell by More Than Half in Two Months A new survey of juvenile justice agencies across the United States found the rate of young people admitted to detention fell 52% in March and April — a decline in two months equal to one that took place over 13 years. Read More
Collaboration and Leadership in Juvenile Detention This report explores the roles of teamwork and leadership in advancing complex detention reform. It shares the journeys, regrets and field-tested tips of sites participating in Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). Read More
