JJI
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JJI
@JJInitiative
The nonprofit IL Juvenile Justice Initiative aims to achieve humane, equitable & sustainable reforms for children/young adults in conflict with the law.
Illinois Katılım Haziran 2012
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Restorative justice is more effective than traditional justice practices with children - see author Richard Mendel explain why Restorative Justice Diversion is so successful youtu.be/O5sHz-teLCo @SentencingProj @GaultCenter @HRFK_ORG
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paper.suntimes.com/infinity/artic… - CHICAGO POLICE, OTHER AGENCIES TAKE IN MILLIONS BY SEIZING CARS, CASH EVEN WITHOUT AN ARREST OR CONVICTION
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paper.suntimes.com/infinity/artic… - ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS LOOK TO COLORADO PROGRAM THAT, FOR $6 A DAY, GETS HELP FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE MENTALLY ILL
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paper.suntimes.com/infinity/artic… - Marked decline in homicides, robberies proves critics wrong about Pretrial Fairness Act
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MANY THANKS to our gracious and informative YJA Hosts - we learned so much in our short visit and hope to implement a Child First Model in Illinois!
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@Y_J_Agency hosted a delegation from Illinois, including State Legislators, policy makers, and practitioners, as part of a learning visit focussed on our child first approach. On how a rights based, trauma informed model supports better outcomes for children and communities”
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State's Attorney secures funding for Alternatives to PreTrial Detention for Juveniles in Cook County cookcountystatesattorney.org/news/cook-coun…
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Today is Giving Tuesday - please consider supporting the Juvenile Justice Initiative's work to ensure rights for all children and young adults. jjustice.org See our accomplishments: youtube.com/watch?v=2PjEHG…
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The data doesn’t lie: too many kids enter the justice system scared and carrying deep trauma. It’s time to break the cycle and build a system that listens to them, understands their trauma, and protects their right to a second chance.
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NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS HIGH LEVELS OF TRAUMA IN CHILDREN TRIED AS ADULTS IN ILLINOIS app.publicnewsservice.org/story/childhoo…
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Crime was at historic lows in Chicago - there was not need for federal intervention - investment in communities and programs works! paper.suntimes.com/infinity/artic… - CRIME DROP CREDIT CHECK
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paper.suntimes.com/infinity/artic… - $90M TO SETTLE 176 LAWSUITS TIED TO 1 CORRUPT COP
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The juvenile justice community is deeply indebted to Herschella and other leading defenders for standing up for our children’s rights @theCFSY @SentencingProj @GaultCenter
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Congratulations to our Chair Herschella Conyers - a true Chicago Legal Legend!
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Congrats to New Mexico for making child care universal - a model for all states! governor.state.nm.us/2025/09/08/new…
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paper.suntimes.com/infinity/artic… - Community violence intervention is key to keeping Chicago safe
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Global declaration on Child Centered Justice empowers and support children. justicewithchildren.org/sites/default/…
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