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The Crime Report Looks into Practice of Trying Teens in Adult Court
Over at The Crime Report, Cara Tabachnick takes a look at the practice of trying teens in adult court. She writes:Nathan Jordan is serving a 170-year sentence at Sterling Correction Facility in...
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Updates from Reclaiming Futures North Carolina
It has been an exciting few months for Reclaiming Futures in North Carolina. Here are a few of the highlights:Local Fellows from each of the 6 sites along with state partners from North Carolina...
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North Carolina Teens Join Together Against Bullying
In North Carolina, teens are joining together to stand up against bullying. As part of the Salisbury Police Cadet Program, teens are joining youth court participants in making an anti-bullying video....
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A Look at Girls in the Juvenile Justice System
A report released this month takes an in-depth look at how girls are represented in North Carolina's juvenile justice system, how the numbers have shifted over the years and why females are the fastest...
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Juvenile Justice Aftercare Program Shows Success in Florida and Beyond
Youth exiting juvenile justice residential placements are often thrust back into their home communities without a support system leading to high rates of recidivism and likely pushing the youth deeper...
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Judging Children as Children: Partnering with Families for Our Children's Future
A resident of East Harlem used to be somewhat of a problem child. He was always running around and banging on cans and tapping on walls. His mother felt helpless. Finally, one of her neighbors...
View ArticleNC Teens, Police, Community Join Forces to Stop Bullying Epidemic
Our small community has been deeply affected by bullying. Last year, two teenage girls committed suicide after being bullied. This school year, we’ve already had five students bring weapons to school...
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Why I’m a Reclaiming Futures Advocate: Evidence-Based Practices and Community...
Juvenile crime is decreasing nationwide. But here in North Carolina, our drop in teen crime is almost double the national average. In fact, violent crimes committed by teens 16 and younger have dropped...
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Most Popular Juvenile Justice Blog Posts | October 2012
Did you miss some of our blog posts last month? Not to worry - here's a round-up of our most popular posts from October 2012.10. [NEW REPORT] Community Solutions for Youth in Trouble Over the past few...
View ArticleJessica Jones Welcomes New Reclaiming Futures Sites in North Carolina
Thank you to Jessica Jones for delivering a welcome message to the new sites in North Carolina receiving $888,000 in support from a public-private partnership that is working to break the cycle of...
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The High Cost of Convicting Teens as Adults
The policy of trying 16- and 17-year-old nonviolent offenders as adults in criminal court has a damaging effect on the lifetime earnings potential of nearly 1,000 teenaged New Yorkers each year—costing...
View Article[Video] Examining the School to Prison Pipeline in North Carolina
North Carolina is 3rd in the country in school suspensions, which disproportionately affect African American boys. In the video below, host Deborah Holt Noel brings together Dr. Janet Johnson (EDSTAR...
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Almost 50 Percent Fewer Youth Arrested in Florida Schools; News Roundup
Juvenile Justice ReformCourts making strides in protecting children, vulnerable adults (Lincoln Journal Star) Supreme Court Chief Justice Heavican thanked lawmakers for passing legislation last session...
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Juvenile Drug Court Uses Pineapples to Give System-Involved Youth Fresh Start
In Forsyth County (NC), District Court Judge Denise Hartsfield uses pineapples to offer system-involved teens a fresh start. She keeps the pineapples on the bench to remind teens of the court's role in...
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Resources From 2013 Leadership Institute
Thank you to the community leaders and experts in juvenile justice reform, adolescent substance abuse treatment and mental health who contributed to a successful 2013 Leadership Institute in Asheville,...
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Reclaiming Futures Forsyth County Lifts Teens
Kudos to the Reclaiming Futures team in Forsyth County, N.C. and Dave Moore, for reaching out to the community and lifting up young people: For several years now, Moore — the founder of Southside...
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Our small community has been deeply affected by bullying. Last year, two teenage girls committed suicide after being bullied. This school year, we’ve already had five students bring weapons to school...
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