Juvenile justice reform
Improving Youth Defense
Overview
In May 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in In re Gault that established the right to counsel for youth in delinquency cases. Despite progress made nearly 56 years since that decision, the promise of In re Gault has yet to become a reality for many of America's youth. Research...
Webinar To Discuss Evaluation of Juvenile Justice Reforms in Kentucky
On September 24, 2020, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. ET, Westat and the American Probation and Parole Association will present “Juvenile Justice Reforms in Kentucky: Evaluation Findings and Lessons Learned.” This webinar will highlight findings from an OJJDP-funded evaluation of juvenile justice reform efforts in Kentucky. The reforms sought to improve systems and youth outcomes. The National Institute of Justice managed the Kentucky...