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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.
Justice for Kids and Communities
A monumental, comprehensive juvenile justice reform package was just signed into law.
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.
Meet Candace, Our Keynote for
Advocacy in Action!
We are honored to have Candice C. Jones, President and CEO of the Public Welfare Foundation,, speak at our Spring gala. Candice's extensive background includes advocating for significant reforms that reduced the number of youth in state custody in Chicago and managing a grant portfolio focused on decreasing racial and ethnic disparities in the juvenile justice system.
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Our Work
