New Report Recommends Actions to Replace the Youth Prison Model A new Harvard and NIJ report urges a bipartisan approach to reduce overreliance on youth incarceration through practical criminal justice reforms. Read More
Fewer Young Parents in America, But Millions — Including Their Children — Still Need Support America's share of young parents has declined in recent decades and fell to 6% in 2018-2022. Review the data details. Read More
Casebook Gaining Recognition as Game Changer in Child Welfare Technology This is the first in a four-part Casebook series, exploring the inspiration behind the tool and its early development to support child welfare workers. Read More
The Beautiful Project: Helping Black Girls and Women Thrive The Beautiful Project mentors Black girls and women through photography, film and writing to support their well-being. Learn more. Read More
Preparing High School Students for Careers During and After the Pandemic Learn more about how the On Track to Career Success framework prepares high school students for successful careers. Read More
Cheryl Washington on Rebuilding East Baltimore and its Future Lisa Hamilton and Cheryl Washington discuss Baltimore’s urban renewal and how residents helped shape the project and its impact. Read More
Maryland Modernizes Kinship Law to Find Families for More Youth in Foster Care A new Maryland law prioritizes placements with relatives for young people experiencing out-of-home care and foster care. Learn more about the new law. Read More
Enhancing Leaders and Racial Equity in Baltimore City Schools Baltimore City Public Schools’ REACH Fellowship seeks to develop leaders who can champion long-term changes that realize equitable outcomes for students. Read More
Survey: 52% Drop in Admissions to Youth Detention in Two Months Matches Reduction Over 13 Years The rate of youth detention admissions fell 52% during COVID-19, a two-month drop equal to a 13-year decline, per a survey of 33 states. Learn more. Read More
Three in 10 U.S. Kids are Overweight or Obese In 2015-2016, 31% of U.S. children ages 10 to 17 were categorized as overweight or obese. Read More
