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Title 15 Minimum Standards For Juvenile Facilities

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New Rights for Youth in Juvenile Halls, Camps & Ranches

Youth Justice

Unhidden Figures: Examining the Characteristics of Justice-Involved Students in Los Angeles County

Youth Justice

Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles: A Case Study on Advocacy and Collaborative Reform

"Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles: A Case Study on Advocacy and Collaborative Reform," written by CDF-CA in partnership with Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Urban Peace Institute and Youth Justice Coalition, tracks the history of the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention ACT (JJCPA) in California, and more specifically, chronicles strategies used in LA County to improve community involvement in JJCPA governance and spending. Examining the strategies and impact of JJCPA programs is critical to ensuring that both a county and its Probation Department are in keeping with updated research and wisdom about what works to promote youth well-being and public safety.

Youth Justice

Trauma Persists for Young Adults Too Old For Raise the Age

November 27, 2018 | New York

Education

New York Police Department Student Safety Act Data: July 1, 2017 TO June 30, 2018

During the 2017-2018 school year there were 11,009 incidents in schools reported by the NYPD through the Student Safety Act, a local law established to bring transparency to the scope of police contact with students in NYC schools. Reported incidents are categorized as “interventions” and refer to arrests, summonses, child in crisis incidents, juvenile reports, PINS / warrants, and mitigated incidents.

Education

New York City Department of Education Student Safety Act Data: School Year 2017-2018

Every October 31st, the New York City Department of Education is required to release Student Safety Act data for the previous school year, making public the use of suspensions and classroom removals in New York City public schools. The latest numbers show that the use of suspensions grew 4.1% and classroom removals grew 11.4% during the 2017-2018 school year compared to the year before.

Youth Justice

Raise the Age Bill Summary

The presumptive age of juvenile accountability is raised for 16 year olds effective 10/1/18 and for 17 year olds effective 10/1/19.

Child Health

2018 Election Guide: New York's Children

Having the basic necessities of life such as nutritious meals and financial security is a universal human right and something all people concerned with the well-being of children should work to secure.

Education

Testimony of the Children’s Defense Fund-New York For the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety and Committee on Education Oversight Hearing on School Emergency Preparedness and Safety