PACEs in Youth Justice

Discussion of Transition and Reentry issues of out of home (treatment, detention, sheltered, etc.) youth back to their families and communities. Frequently these youth have fallen behind in their schooling, have reduced motivation, and lack skills to navigate requirements to successfully re-enter school programs or even to move ahead with their dreams.

Reducing Structural Barriers to School and Work for People With Juvenile Records [aecf.org]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 4/13/2112:54 PM

By The Council of State Governments Justice Center, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, March 29, 2021

In This Report, You’ll Learn

An overview of the research methodology used.
How juvenile justice involvement can carry lifelong consequences.
How state policies are blocking people with juvenile justice involvement from opportunity.
Advice for lawmakers on removing these barriers to opportunity.

Summary

This report — which can be downloaded or viewed online — explores how barriers to education and employment in 12 states are affecting people with juvenile justice system involvement. It is a first-of-its-kind analysis from The Council of State Governments Justice Center, with financial support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

A companion policy solutions tool kit offers sample legislative language to help states reduce structural barriers to school and work for people with juvenile records.

[Please click here to read more.]

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