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Out-of-Home Care
In Michigan, children and youth may interact with several different systems that provide out-of-home care and treatment. The most commonly discussed are the child welfare, juvenile justice, and pediatric behavioral health systems. ​
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In her latest blog, MCYJ Policy Director Jen Peacock walks us through the differences and the overlapping challenges the systems face in Michigan.
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
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.
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