Sue Burrell Receives ABA award Sue Burrell of the Youth Law Center won the ABA’s 2011 Livingston Hall Award for advocating youth rights in California and nationwide. Read More
Juvenile Detention Reform in Baltimore in the Year of Freddie Gray Baltimore advanced youth detention reform with help from the Casey Foundation, spurred by 2015’s unrest following Freddie Gray’s death. Learn more. Read More
Six Lessons Learned From Successful Campaigns to Close Youth Prisons A report from Youth First Initiative shares key lessons learned from successful state campaigns to close youth prisons. Read More
The Importance of Healthy Workplaces for Young People With Systems Experience A new brief explores the importance of healthy, supportive work environments for young people with systems experience. Read more. Read More
New Tool Kit on Implementing Normalcy Provisions of Strengthening Families Act A new toolkit offers guidance to help policymakers and advocates implement the normalcy provisions of the Strengthening Families Act effectively. Read More
New Guide Champions Greater Racial Equity in Detention Via Case Processing Reforms A new JDAI™ guide shows how cutting case delays can lower youth detention rates and reduce racial, ethnic and gender disparities. Learn more. Read More
New Bipartisan Report on Reducing Poverty and Promoting Opportunity Released A politically diverse group of experts on poverty has set aside differences and created a detailed plan to reduce poverty and increase economic mobility. Read More
One in Eight Babies Born Preterm in 2010 One in eight babies in 2010 were born prematurely in the United States. Babies born before term are at greater risk of encountering developmental problems. Read More
Five States Selected for New Initiative to Help Parents and Kids Succeed Together A new initiative connects low-income families to early education, job training and tools to boost stability and break the cycle of poverty. Learn more. Read More
Jumpstarting Policy Conversations That Address Racial Inequities To spark dialogue, the Casey Foundation’s “It’s Time to Talk” guide helps leaders use data to advance equity and host local conversations on race. Read the Race for Results report Read More
