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Justice-involved youths, homeless dogs heal together in MI program
December 2025
Public News Service
MI program gives court-involved youth a second chance
October 2025
The Detroit News
Michigan's juvenile incarceration costs soar as population, facilities plummet
October 2025
The Detroit News
Lucido: Justice means every indigent child gets a qualified lawyer
September 2025
Spartan Newsroom
New screening raises worry over bump in youth detention rates, experts say
April 2025
Michigan Public Radio
Michigan nonprofit awarded $1M to reduce youth incarceration
June 2026
WLNS
Michigan Center for Youth Justice awarded $1M ‘Igniting Futures’ grant
May 2026
Public News Service
Study finds emotional support lowers incarceration risk for foster youth
April 2026
Michigan Advance
Michigan lawmakers weigh ‘Kids Over Clicks’ bills as grieving mom urges action on social media harms
March 2026
Public News Service
New push in Michigan for stronger online protections for kids
February 2026
Public News Service
Report: MI special-ed funding gaps linked to 'school-to-justice pipeline'
January 2026
Michigan Senate Democrats
March 2025
Bridge Michigan
Opinion | A milestone for juvenile justice reform in Michigan
November 2024
Bridge Michigan
Critics fear reforms may boost incarcerations of minority youths in Michigan
September 2024
CBS News
Advocates concerned over Michigan criminal justice reform legislation
September 2024
Michigan Health & Human Services
Michigan to continue juvenile justice reform momentum thanks to federal funding boost
March 2024
Michigan Courts
Michigan Juvenile Justice Bills Will Help Put Kids ‘Back on the Right Track’
December 2023
Michigan Advance
Gilchrist signs bipartisan bills aimed at reforming Michigan juvenile justice system
December 2023
Michigan Radio
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist signs juvenile justice package
December 2023
Michigan Radio
Bills aimed at overhauling Michigan's juvenile justice system pass through Legislature
November 2023
Audio & Video
The Delta Project
Episode 15: Jason Smith on 'Raise the Age' and Redefining Juvenile Justice in Michigan
November 2024
MIRS Monday Podcast
Policy Director Jen Peacock explains how local governments will
prepare for multiple changes to the juvenile justice system in 2024
January 2024
WXYZ Detroit
Spotlight on the News: Jason Smith on youth justice reform
September 2023
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