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 piece starts a new series highlighting the progress, challenges, and long-term vision of these reforms, as well as how communities across Michigan are bringing them to life.

By: Jason Smith, Executive Director I recently took a journey—one that was both deeply personal and professionally illuminating—across some of America’s most pivotal civil rights landmarks. This trip was possible thanks to support from the Campaign for Criminal Justice Transparency (CCJT),  a Kalamazoo-based group dedicated to fostering transparency and engaging conversations between the community and those in positions of power. As an African American who has always been pas

We are excited to bring back our Board Member Spotlight  this fall. This month, we are highlighting Pura Strong, who describes herself as a devoted woman of faith, driven by an eager desire to ignite positive change in the lives of others. As a fierce leader, she dedicates her time to advocating for youth and families directly impacted by the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, both of which she experienced as a young person. Along with being a relatively new addition