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January 30, 2007

Juvenile Justice Planning Resources

Juvenile Detention Alternatives Help Desk
Emphasizing detention over treatment for troubled teens is bad policy — and new research shows it can actually increase the odds of re-offending, and hinder teen's education, health, and employment. The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative is working with communities in 19 states to develop and test treatment options. Their preliminary findings indicate that engaging multiple stakeholders is key. For the lowdown and some great tools, visit the new JDAI Help Desk.

Human Rights as a Catalyst for Juvenile Justice Reform
"International laws set higher standards of care for our children than many of our domestic laws," according to this brief, which provides a basic primer on international law governing the treatment of youth. It includes examples of how juvenile justice advocates are using international law in U.S. reform efforts.