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According to a 2022 report, some states have juvenile recidivism rates as high as 75% within three years of release for youth returning from confinement, with many probationary cases reflecting simila...
Juvenile probation and parole systems are at a crossroads. Current systems of parole and probation fail to reduce crime, perpetuate cycles of juvenile recidivism, and create widespread harm.
Youth gang involvement is a crisis that affects families, schools, and entire communities. Across the U.S., young people are drawn into gangs at an alarming rate, often seeking belonging, protection, ...
Breaking the cycle of juvenile delinquency starts at home. Family dynamics play a pivotal role in shaping youth behavior. Young people are more likely to thrive when families are strong, connected, an...
Approximately 430,000 US youth were put under arrest in 2020, with many of them entering the juvenile probation and parole system. The effectiveness of a juvenile probation program can make a signific...
Changes in funding and policy often shape child welfare therapy, family therapy, and the juvenile justice system by directly impacting the resources available to families and the strategies employed b...
According to the latest report from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), over 368,530 childrenreside in foster care. And from 1998 to today, more than 500,000 young peo...
Effective, evidence-basedservicesarepivotalfor addressing the underlyingfactors that may lead to child maltreatment.Well-tested and proven strategiesthatsupport families in their community andpromote ...
Child welfare workforce challenges are a prevalent issue that can have significant implications for the care and support provided to vulnerable children and families. High turnover rates, difficulties...
Evidence-based programs, grounded in empirical data and rigorous research, can heal individuals and communities. But one thing lies at the core of their success: funding.
To acquire the necessary fun...