Turning the Tide on Juvenile Justice:
Resources for Reform, Equity and Public Safety
From Advanced Standing MSW
Juvenile justice in the United States continues to evolve in response to complex challenges surrounding youth development, equity, and public safety. This resource brings together a wide range of recent and reputable materials—from scholarly research and news coverage to books, podcasts, and videos—to offer a well-rounded view of the current juvenile justice system. Whether you’re an educator, policy advocate, student, or practitioner, these carefully selected resources provide insights into the systems, policies, and stories that shape how we treat and support young people involved in the justice system.
The articles and news pieces featured here examine urgent issues such as youth incarceration reform, diversion programs, and systemic racial disparities. They include perspectives from legal experts, researchers, journalists, and government agencies, covering real-time developments such as statewide investigations, reform commissions, and community-led efforts to support at-risk youth. The research section has peer-reviewed studies that examine everything from trauma-informed care and recidivism to the long-term outcomes of system-involved youth. We’ve also curated a list of books, podcasts, and videos to help you further engage with this topic. You’ll hear personal stories and experiences from those who have been in the system and those who have worked in it.
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