The Latinx Data Gap in the Youth Justice System This report examines racial and ethnic data at state-level youth justice agencies. It documents inconsistent data categories and reporting practices among Hispanic and Latino youth. Read to find recommendations aimed at improving juvenile justice data. Read More
Providing Virtual Workforce and Training Opportunities for Baltimore Youth YouthWorks built a remote learning and training program that created additional opportunities for youth participants during the summer of 2020. Find lessons for other workforce programs seeking to make similar moves during the pandemic. Read More
As Schools Go Remote, Pivot to Prevention Adds Telehealth Tools With a mission to help schools improve the mental and behavioral health of students, the Pivot to Prevention program — supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation — has expanded its offerings to include telehealth tools, as more schools shift to remote learning. Read More
How Policymakers Can Help Workers in the On-Demand, Gig Economy A white paper funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation outlines the many challenges facing on-demand workers — also known as gig or freelance workers — and discusses the ways that state policymakers can support them amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Prioritizing Housing Security for Young People and Families During the Pandemic As the nation grapples with the outbreak, the Annie E. Casey Foundation plans to leverage its knowledge, resources and relationships to support partnerships aimed at improving housing security and stability. Read to learn more. Read More
Virtual Events to Highlight Strategies that Promote Financial Stability, Wealth Upcoming events will highlight effective strategies for reducing debt and increasing financial stability for families and young people — especially those of color. Read to learn more and register. Read More
Sticker Shock 2020 The Cost of Incarceration This brief analyzes the economic costs of youth confinement in the juvenile justice system nationwide. Read to learn about confinement's debilitating effects on young people’s present and future well-being. Read More
Understanding and Serving the Needs of Young Fathers of Color Young fathers of color face myriad challenges — from struggling to maintain housing and family-supporting jobs to keeping up with child support. At the same time, organizations, funders and others can improve how they’re supporting these fathers. Read More
Equity vs. Equality and Other Racial Justice Definitions Learn the definitions to racial justice core concepts including systemic racism, institutional racism, structural racism, equity, equality and more. Read More
Apply Now: The 2020 Reimagining Juvenile Justice Train-the-Trainer Institute A professional development initiative for state and local juvenile justice agencies and their partners is now accepting applications for the 2020 Reimagining Juvenile Justice (RJJ) Train-the-Trainer Institute. Learn how to apply. Read More
