A Cost-Saving Approach Detention Reform Brief 1 Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) describes how communities have reduced wasteful spending on unnecessary jail time for kids. Read More
If Parents Don’t Speak English Well, Will Their Kids Get Locked Up? Language Barriers and Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Juvenile Justice System With Casey’s support, the Vera Institute is studying how immigrant parents’ English skills affect their ability to engage in the juvenile justice process. Read More
Bring Youth Home Building on Ohio’s Deincarceration Leadership Since 1992, Ohio cut youth prison admissions by 80% through five key strategies. This report shares lessons for states aiming to reduce incarceration. Read More
ARC Reflections Tells Olivia's Story ARC Reflections trains foster parents/caregivers on trauma, emotional regulation and parenting. Olivia's story brings the 9-session training to life. Read More
Facilitator Preparation and Planning for TST-FC This facilitator guide for TST-FC offers tips on scheduling, preparing and delivering the four-part trauma training curriculum. Read More
A Call to Action: Safeguarding New York's Children of Incarcerated Parents A Report of the New York Initiative for Children of Incarcerated Parents This report highlights how support systems can help children with incarcerated parents heal, build resilience and thrive despite the trauma. Read More
Family, Friend and Neighbor Care Strengthening a Critical Resource to Help Young Children Succeed This essay explores family, friend and neighbor care — offering real-world examples and expert tips to strengthen this common child care option. Read More
Guiding Sustainable Community Change An Introduction to Coaching This guide explains how coaching supports community change efforts and highlights what makes it distinct and valuable in driving local transformation. Read More
Next Generation Organizations 9 Key Traits This paper uses nonprofit examples to show how CompassPoint’s tool helps define and apply traits of a next-generation organization. Read More
Comparing Outcomes Reported by Young People: Data Brief #4 At Age 17 and 19 in NYTD, Cohort 1 This brief shares findings from surveys of youth at ages 17 and 19, with key comparisons by gender and foster care status. Read More
