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2025 Annual Results Report

Powerful stories from young people, families and advocates driving change in their communities underscore that lasting solutions come from those closest to the challenges.

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Childhood Trauma and the Prison Pipeline (live)

The Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline explores how severe childhood trauma can shape a young person's path into the adult criminal legal system, highlighting the experiences of more than 2,200 incarcerated individuals and the lasting impact of abuse, neglect, exploitation and instability.

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Family-Engaged Case Planning

February 7, 2022

This practice guide helps juvenile justice agencies implement family-engaged case planning in youth probation. Read it now.

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Catch & Stun

January 11, 2022

This report explores a startling trend within law enforcement: tasing kids and youth despite harmful consequences. Learn why young people deserve better.

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Serving Young Parents

January 1, 2022

This resource-rich guide seeks to answer basic questions for the benefit of young parents and those who support their success. Read it now.

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Mecklenburg County: Remaking a Child Welfare System

October 17, 2021

Based on work in Mecklenburg County, NC, this report guides child welfare leaders in reducing disparities, preventing entry and promoting permanence.

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The Complete Guide to Self-Advocacy for LGBQ+ Youth Ages 14-21

October 12, 2021

This guide supports LGBTQ youth (ages 14–21) exiting juvenile justice, offering tips and tools to build life skills for successful reentry. Learn more.

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Using Congregate Care

September 29, 2021

This report examines first group placements in child welfare — how likely they are, how stable and their outcomes on permanence or return to care.

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From COVID-19 Response to Comprehensive Change

September 23, 2021

This brief recommends federal policy reforms that build on temporary pandemic-relief measures to expand support for older youth in foster care.

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Back-to-School Action Guide

September 7, 2021

A guide to using federal pandemic relief funds to rethink K–12 education and close the school-to-prison pipeline. Learn more now.

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The Role of the Judge in Transforming Juvenile Probation

July 29, 2021

A tool kit for helping judges jump start or accelerate probation transformation efforts in their jurisdictions.

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