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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.
July 2021
Jason Smith talks about residential reforms that began following the tragic death of a youth who resided at a Child Caring Institution, workgroups led by MDHHS to work on these reforms, and more.
April 2021
Online Publications
Spartan News Room
17-year-olds to be treated as teenagers, not adults by courts
State of Michigan
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
ProPublica
Michigan Supreme Court Limits Use of Restraints on Juveniles
July 2021
WWMT
Teens Tell All: Seeking improved relations with Kalamazoo police
July 2021
Detroit Free Press
The best investment for federal dollars? Our Youth.
July 2021
MLIVE
Juvenile justice task force to examine ‘school-to-prison’ pipeline in Michigan
June 2021
ProPublica
After Grace’s Story, Michigan Will Study Its Juvenile Justice System
June 2021
Concentrate
Long-lived Ann Arbor nonprofit refocuses efforts on reforming Michigan's youth justice system
April 2021
Legal News
Michigan leader for youth justice receives a national honor
January 2021
ProPublica
December 2020
Detroit Free Press
Lawmakers approve expungement of first-time DUIs, automatic record clearing for juveniles
December 2020
Detroit News:
Opinion: Juvenile mistakes shouldn't stay on record forever
December 2020
Bridge Michigan
Opinion | Free Michigan’s young people from unjust debt
October 2020
WDET
Juvenile Court Fees Burden Families, Provide Limited Revenue
October 2020
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