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MCYJ Policy Associate Gabrielle Dresner talks to WWJ's Roberta Jassina about the New 'Raise the Age' law in Michigan which prevents youth from being charged as adults until 18.
WDET
MCYJ Executive Director, Jason Smith talks about how data proved fees were hurting families in the Macomb County Circuit Courts rather than helping them.
This Is the Situation Podcast
Jason Smith, talks with Big Bro B about youth justice, opportunities for youth, removing barriers, and more.
Online Publications
Public Policy Associates Incorporated
May 2022
WDET 101.9 FM
Leaders in Kalamazoo work toward solutions to address systematic
racism in the youth justice system
April 2022
MLIVE
Kalamazoo Community Foundation funds effort to create anti-
racist juvenile justice system
March 2022
Detroit News
Prosecuting kids as adults does harm
January 2022
FOX 47
Mid-Michigan counties adjust to Raise the Age legislation
Spartan News Room
17-year-olds to be treated as teenagers, not adults by courts
State of Michigan
Governor Whitmer Proposes $30 Million Investment to Fund Violence
Prevention and Reduction Initiatives
Detroit News
Some Michigan communities struggle with housing teen offenders
October 2021
Michigan Radio
"Raise the Age" legislation takes effect Oct. 1
Bridge Michigan
Opinion | There’s more work to be done for youth justice in Michigan
September 2021
WWMT
Gun crimes among juveniles on the rise in some areas of West Michigan
August 2021
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