More Communities Exploring Restorative Justice for Youth Jurisdictions across the nation are using restorative justice to divert youth who have caused harm. The approach trades court proceedings for community-based responses. Read More
What Is Restorative Justice for Young People? This post is a primer on restorative justice in juvenile justice. Read about the benefits, how it works and how it compares to typical approaches. Read More
How Residents in Baltimore Are Redefining Community Research The East Baltimore Research Project describes an effort to put the research process, from start to finish, into the hands of the community. Read More
Child Welfare and Foster Care Statistics This post shares the latest statistics on foster care, adoption and transitioning youth. Explore the data. Read More
A Wealth of Research and Data During National Foster Care Month During National Foster Care Month, the Casey Foundation has compiled a roundup of child welfare resources. Read More
Journal Article Identifies Research Gaps to Strengthen Child Welfare A peer-reviewed article asserts that, by filling specific research gaps, public agencies can more effectively meet the needs of the people they serve. Read More
Karol Mason on Reforming America’s Criminal Justice System In this episode of CaseyCast: Lisa Hamilton chats with Karol Mason, president of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and one of the nation’s leading voices in criminal justice reform. Read More
National Foster Care Month 2020: 8 in 10 Children in Care Are Placed With Families The KIDS COUNT Data Center has updated 26 indicators on America's kids and youth in foster care. Explore the data. Read More
Pierce County Youth Probation: Few Youth Need Out-of-Home Placement Pierce County offers an example of what is possible when youth justice systems build strong community partnerships and maximize connections and opportunities for young people. Read More
Tips to Attract and Keep Young Workers Today’s labor market demands that employers cultivate an environment that meets the needs of young workers. A new report provides guidance and best practices. Read More
