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MCYJ Executive Director Jason Smith talks about residential reform, the need for better data collection, and community based care and the use of confinement.
September 2022
MCYJ Former 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.
Online Publications
Detroit Free Press
Wayne County to lift public health emergency, reports improved conditions at juvenile jail
June 2023
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M Live
Michigan has fourth highest rate of incarcerated girls in the country, report shows
May 2023
Michigan Radio
Michigan lawmakers introduce legislation to ban life sentences for those 18 and under
March 2023
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Bridge Michigan
Opinion | Michigan needs a statewide approach to reform juvenile justice
February 2023
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The Detroit News
Smith: Why doesn't Michigan have juvenile justice system data?
February 2023
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The Imprint
The Best of The Imprint Weekly Podcast, 2022 Edition
December 2022
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Bridge Michigan
Opinion | Michigan has a detention crisis. We must do better
September 2022
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Michigan Radio
Advocates: Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center crisis
demands alternatives to incarceration
September 2022
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