Podcast Archive

South Dakota Moves to Full JDAI Implementation

South Dakota's two largest counties implemented a full continuum of detention alternatives in 2012.

New Reports Provide a Roadmap for Creating Opportunities for Baltimore's Young People

More than one in five young people ages 16 to 24 in Baltimore are neither in school nor working. Two recently released reports make important recommendations for finding new ways to reconnect these young people with education, training, jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities — focusing on expanding industry-specific training programs, fostering more collaboration between organizations and providing expanded support services for youth to help them succeed.

Webinar: Evidence2Success Community Selection Process

The Casey Foundation will host a webinar for communities interested in Evidence2Success, a framework using prevention science to improve child well-being.

Patrick McCarthy on the Increasing Struggles of America's Working Families

In 2012, Casey Foundation President Patrick McCarthy urged greater awareness of disadvantaged children at the Spotlight on Poverty forum.

Bringing Context and Community to Crime Reporting

A new initiative helps newsrooms shift local crime reporting narratives from fear-driven to emphasizing context and community impact. Learn more.

How the KIDS COUNT Data Center Can Help a Policymaker

Learn how a policymaker can analyze data, connect with others and share resources on child and family well-being through the KIDS COUNT Data Center.

Patrick McCarthy on Using Evidence To Do the Most Good for Kids and Families

Casey Foundation President & CEO Patrick McCarthy recently was invited to participate in the William T. Grant Foundation's "Evidence at the Crossroads" blog series.

New Administrator of OJJDP

Robert L. Listenbee was named Administrator of OJJDP, after 16 years as Chief of Juvenile Unit in Philadelphia and 27 years as a trial lawyer. Read more.

Preventing School Pushout and Justice System Involvement

A new resource discusses preventing school pushout, to keep young people in the classroom and their classmates and teachers safe. Check out the tools.