The blog of the Annie E. Casey Foundation
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.
Two peer-reviewed studies highlight systemic responses that result in harsher treatment for youth of color — especially Black youth — than non-Hispanic white youth at the front end of juvenile justice. Read more.
Led by probation officer Miquel Lewis, the Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department in Cook County, Illinois is implementing a staff-led effort to address racial and ethnic inequities in the juvenile justice system.
In Kentucky, a group of advocates worked to preserve Medicaid access for millions of residents across the state. One key to their success? Results Count, the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s unique results-based leadership approach.