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Noncitizen Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: 2018 Update

February 26, 2018

In 2014, the Casey Foundation issued a report aimed at ensuring the fair treatment of noncitizen youth in detention. Read the 2018 update.

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Timely Justice: Improving JDAI Results Through Case Processing Reforms

September 11, 2017

This JDAI guide outlines steps juvenile justice systems can take to reform case processing and reduce detention safely and equitably.

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Forging Partnerships With Law Enforcement

April 17, 2017

This playbook helps JDAI sites build strong partnerships with law enforcement, covering topics from detention screenings to adolescent development.

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

September 28, 2015

This guide shares best practices to protect LGBT youth in detention, highlighting JDAI’s push for safer, more effective alternatives to secure confinement.

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JDAI in New Jersey

June 5, 2014

This report documents New Jersey’s success in replicating the JDAI model and highlights the importance of state leadership to progress.

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Embedding Detention Reform in State Statutes, Rules and Regulations

June 4, 2014

This report helps jurisdictions align state law with JDAI goals, promoting safer detention systems and better alternatives to secure confinement.

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Noncitizen Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

June 3, 2014

This JDAI report explores immigration and juvenile justice, urging safe, fair detention practices for noncitizen youth and reduced reliance on detention.

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Juvenile Detention Facility Assessment

May 20, 2014

This publication provides a guide to help Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative sites improve conditions in juvenile detention facilities.

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Making Detention Reform Work for Girls

December 6, 2013

JDAI created a detailed guide to address girls in detention and drive real reform for girls in facilities across JDAI sites. Learn more.

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