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This Is the Situation Podcast
MCYJ Executive Director, Jason Smith, talks with Big Bro B about youth justice, opportunities for youth, removing barriers, and more.
July 2021
Jason Smith talks about residential reform, the COVID-19 crisis and youth justice, the need for better data, and more. June 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
WWMT
Teens Tell All: Seeking improved relations with Kalamazoo police
July 2011
Detroit Free Press:
The best investment for federal dollars? Our Youth.
July 2011
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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