Publications
Models for Change grantees and partners produced a wide range of reports, research summaries, issue briefs, working documents and other materials related to juvenile justice system change efforts. These resources continue to provide valuable insights into the process of system reform and successful juvenile justice practices.
Core states
Illinois,
Louisiana,
Pennsylvania,
Washington
Featured
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Final Report from the Models for Change Evaluation
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Jun 24, 2016, Mathematica Policy Research
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The report final report from the Models for Change Evaluation offers an in-depth look at Models for Changes efforts across the Core States and Action Networks. The report offers analysis of what…
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National Campaign to Reform State Juvenile Justice Systems and the National Communications Effort
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May 1, 2016, Grassroots Solutions and Berlin Rosen
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The National Campaign to Reform State Juvenile Justice Systems capitalized on momentum to spread juvenile justice reform beyond Models for Change Core States and made an impact in a total of 37…
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National Campaign to Reform State Juvenile Justice Systems 2017 Report
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Aug 3, 2017, National Campaign
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The National Campaign to Reform State Juvenile Justice Systems supported policy reform efforts aimed at making the juvenile justice system safe, fair, and cost-effective. The Campaign worked to…
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Lessons from Five Years of Accelerating Change
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Dec 14, 2015, National Campaign to Reform State Juvenile Justice Systems
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After two decades of funding cutting-edge research on adolescent behavioral and brain development and pioneering new juvenile justice practice models, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur…
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The Supreme Court and the Transformation of Juvenile Sentencing
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Sep 30, 2015, Elizabeth Scott
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In the past decade, the Supreme Court has transformed the constitutional landscape of juvenile crime regulation. In three strongly worded opinions, the Court held that imposing harsh criminal…
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Policy Brief: Assuring the Future of Developmental Reform in Juvenile Justice
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Apr 24, 2017, Thomas Grisso
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The mid-1990s saw the beginning of resistance to the punitive reform in juvenile justice that had gripped the nation for about ten years. A new perspective on juvenile justice arose, acknowledging…
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Juvenile Justice in a Developmental Framework: A 2015 Status Report
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Dec 11, 2015, Models for Change
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Advances in the understanding of adolescent development have provided a foundation for progress in juvenile justice reform, including changes in state legislation. In accord with the Supreme…
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Models for Change Legacy Phase Evaluation Report
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Mar 12, 2018, Hargreaves
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This report summarizes the findings of the Evaluation of the Models for Change Legacy Phase and reviews what has been achieved thus far to create fairer, more effective, and developmentally…
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Strengthening Our Future: Key Elements to Developing a Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice Diversion Program
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Dec 11, 2018, NCJJMH
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Diverting youth from the juvenile justice system to effective community-based services and supports will require systems that recognize and respond to trauma-related disorders. These include the…