Four Approaches to Family Team Meetings This brief compares four family team meeting models used in child welfare and highlights the need for more research to find the most effective approach. Read More
Building on What Works Improving Children’s Futures This article highlights Evidence2Success, which builds school-community partnerships to boost child well-being using surveys and proven strategies. Read More
New JDAI Sites: Maine, Florida, Pennsylvania and New York JDAI continues to broaden its reach as four states join the national network. Read More
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
Mississippi Lawsuit Quotes JDAI Standards on Fixed Restraints JDAI restraint standards were cited in a civil rights lawsuit over handcuff use in a Jackson, MS school. Learn more. Read More
New Program in the Preservation of Pittsburgh Master Plan The Preservation of Pittsburgh Master Plan launches a program to help elderly and low-income homeowners with home repairs for code compliance. Read More
Multnomah County, Oregon, Dedicates Murals Painted by Detained Youth Check out the vibrant murals created by youth at the Multnomah County (Portland), Oregon, Juvenile Detention Center in the spirit of love and forgiveness. Read More
Missouri County Maps Youth Programs Members of Johnson County, Missouri, JDAI are "mapping" available youth programs in an effort to evaluate their system's strengths and deficiencies. Read More
Marion County, Ramsey County Newsletters Showcase Reform Efforts Marion County, Indiana, and Ramsey County, Minnesota, highlighted their success with detention reform in recent newsletters. Read More
Why Invest in Collaborative Leadership Development? Summary Report Getting Big Results This study explores how the Theory of Aligned Contributions supports the design and rollout of the collaborative Leadership in Action Program. Read More
