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MCYJ at a Glance
The Michigan Center for Youth Justice (MCYJ) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing policies and practices that reduce confinement and support trauma-informed, racially equitable, socio-economically and culturally responsive, community-based solutions for Michigan’s justice-involved children, youth and young adults.
Juvenile Defense
Michigan's children deserve robust representation. This year, our top priority remains juvenile defense. The passage of House Bill 4070, which would create structure, funding, and standards for youth defense, is one critical, bipartisan way we can ensure that our kids have the protection in court they need and deserve.
Justice for Kids and Communities
It’s been a year since Michigan took a bold step forward in juvenile justice reform by enacting the Justice for Kids and Communities legislative package.
This landmark legislation, a result of recommendations from the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform, aims to expand funding for community-based care, eliminate the majority of juvenile court fines and fees, and expand the role of the Child Advocate to oversee investigations within juvenile justice facilities.
Our Work
