The Comeback States: Reducing Juvenile Incarceration in the United States

juvenile-justice-reform_comeback-states_coverIn state legislatures across the country, a new mentality on youth incarceration is emerging, dramatically reversing a troubling trend while also benefiting kids, saving taxpayer money and keeping communities safe.

Juvenile justice advocates across the country have worked hard to ensure that fewer youth are incarcerated unnecessarily --  this report, co-authored by NJJN and the Texas Public Policy  Foundation, looks at nine states that have led the way in the past decade by implementing policies that reduce juvenile incarceration -- and ensure policymakers stay focused on what's good for youth and good for communities.  

>> Download the report here.

 

 

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