New Guidelines Show How To Replace Youth Prisons With Community Services Beyond Bars offers a roadmap to reduce youth incarceration, boost public safety and help young people feel they belong in their homes and communities. Read More
Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Juvenile Probation Research Projects The Annie E. Casey Foundation is requesting proposals for two research projects that will inform efforts to transform juvenile probation. Learn more about these proposals. Read More
KIDS COUNT Data Center Moves Race-Related Statistics Center Stage Users of the KIDS COUNT Data Center can now search by characteristic when sifting through data and hunting for trends on child and family well-being. Read More
Craving Opportunity: Baltimore Youth Describe What They Need For a Better Future A new report shares insights from interviews with Baltimore youth about their experiences following the city’s 2015 unrest after Freddie Gray’s death. Read More
Webinar: Young People Share Insights on Getting and Keeping Youth Involved in Programs A Casey webinar offers young people’s perspectives on youth engagement and retention strategies — what worked and what didn't. Read More
New Jersey Racks Up Impressive Changes in Safely Reducing Juvenile Detention New Jersey is gaining recognition for its efforts to lower the unnecessary use of detention for the states' youth. Read More
Bernalillo County Report Highlights 10 Years of Successful Reform Learn how a New Mexico town reduced its average daily detention population by almost half over a 10-year period, saving taxpayers $5 million. Read More
Casey Hosts 100 Experts to Explore Building Evidence for Two-Generation Approaches Over 100 experts met in Baltimore to discuss strategies for evaluating two-generation work and building evidence for these approaches. Learn more. Read More
Fewer Young People Residing in Juvenile Justice Facilities The number and share of youth living in juvenile detention, correctional and residential facilities continued fall through 2017. Review the data. Read More
Summit Stresses Developing Leaders of Color for Social Change The Casey Foundation funded the inaugural Brioxy White House Summit for Innovators of Color, to develop a diverse pipeline of young social change leaders. Read More
