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Youth Services Insider

6/16/2023

Investments to Develop an “Emerging Adult” Justice System

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is funding projects to develop a criminal justice framework for “emerging adults” between 18 and 25. 

What it means to be a person of color in New York's Foster Care System

6/12/2023

New York Needs to Erase the Age, Not Raise It

In NY, foster youth are subjected to the "raise the age" policy. Instead, we should be erasing the age, writes Schifane Philippeaux.

Youth Services Insider

4/14/2023

Campaign for Fair Sentencing of Youth Co-Founder Stepping Down

Jody Kent Lavy, who co-founded the Campaign for Fair Sentencing of Youth and has served as co-executive director for 14 years, is stepping down this fall. Her counterpart, Xavier McElrath-Bey will remain as the organization's sole executive director upon her departure. 

New York Officials, Advocates Debate Youth Justice Reform Amid Crime Fears

10/14/2022

New York Officials, Advocates Debate Youth Justice Reform Amid Crime Fears

New York lawmakers, judges, lawyers and advocates gathered Thursday for a discussion about the state's 5-year-old "Raise the Age" law.

New York County Leaders Say Detention Beds are Lacking for 16- and 17-year-olds Accused of Serious Crimes

8/24/2022

New York County Leaders Say Detention Beds are Lacking for 16- and 17-year-olds Accused of Serious Crimes

New York county leaders say there are too few secure detention facilities for teens awaiting trial, but greater capacity could be years away.

Rochester Child Psychiatrist Works with Community Groups to Heal Patients After They Leave the Hospital

5/26/2022

Rochester Child Psychiatrist Works with Community Groups to Heal Young Patients Wounded by Violence

In Rochester, child psychiatrist Michael Scharf is part of a team addressing the trauma of youth violence, and how to prevent it.

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    Colorado Considers a Raise the Age Youth Justice Bill

    3/17/2022

    Colorado Considers a Raise the Age Youth Justice Bill

    The House Judiciary Committee last week approved a Colorado bill that would raise the age of criminal responsibility in the state.

    Finally, More Judges Headed to ‘Desperately Overstretched’ New York Family Courts

    3/10/2022

    Raising The Age of Criminal Prosecution: How Does it Serve Youth and The Public?

    The purpose of the Raise the Age law was to ensure that more youth would benefit from the Family Court’s rehabilitative focus and sealed records policies.

    New York Sees Pushback Against Raise the Age Laws

    3/8/2022

    Calls to Roll Back Raise the Age Laws Reach NY Statehouse, But Find Little Traction

    Amid an uptick in crime in recent years, some New York lawmakers are calling to roll back Raise the Age laws that keep teens out of adult prisons.