In 2021, the Center for Coordinated Assistance to States worked with the State Relations and Assistance Division at the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to provide a certificate program for new Juvenile Justice Specialists and Compliance Monitors who work at the state level. Peer mentors are a main ...
In this second blog post in a series examining educational challenges facing youth in foster care, from early childhood into college, Trish Campie offers some promising solutions to creating pathways to college and career success.
State agencies rely on Juvenile Justice Specialists and Compliance Monitors to make sure award recipients spend funds properly and facilities meet certain requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, respectively.
As communities across the country mark National Recovery Month, Roger Jarjoura explains why recovery can be particularly challenging for youth, and how the juvenile justice system must address their specific needs.