Juvenile Justice
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See also Our Work: Juvenile Justice, an overview of Casey's investment in this issue.
JDAI News: Newsletter of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, January 2008
2008
The January 2008 JDAI newsletter reports on the 2007 annual conference, the newest JDAI publications, and major juvenile justice reform efforts underway in Indianapolis, In.; Santa Cruz, Ca.; Cook County, Ill.; Dallas and Harris Co., Texas; Alabama; and Norfolk, Va.
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Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative: A Successful Approach to Comprehensive Reform
2008
This 12-page brochure, complete with full-page black-and-white photographs, highlights the goals and the accomplishments of the Casey Foundation’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative since its launch in 1992.
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Detention Reform: An Effective Public Safety Strategy
2007
This 4-page issue brief describes how Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) helps juvenile justice officials reduce crime while reserving scarce public safety resources for more effective ways to supervise young people.
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JDAI News: Newsletter of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, October 2007
2007
The October 2007 JDAI newsletter reports on the major juvenile justice reform efforts underway in Texas and California. JDAI Site updates focus on Dallas County,TX; Washoe County, NV; Cook County, IL; and Pima County, AZ. An innovative parent-driven program in Louisiana is also discussed.
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JDAI News: Newsletter of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, August 2007
2007
The August 2007 JDAI newsletter discusses the challenges and opportunities for Native American youth in Pima County, AZ; Whatcom County, WA; and New Mexico. The issues also features an overview of innovative strategies to secure state funding in New Jersey, New Mexico, and Washington. Site updates on Clark and Washoe Counties, NV; Dakota County, MN; Orleans Parish, LA; Santa Clara, CA; and Virginia are included.
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