Juvenile Justice

July 18, 2019

INCARCERATED/DETAINED YOUTH – AN EXAMINATION OF CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT

Read the report “INCARCERATED/DETAINED YOUTH – AN EXAMINATION OF CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT” published by the CT Office of the Child Advocate HERE. This report discusses what happens to young people who are detained or incarcerated in CT. The report was published in January 2019.

OJJDP Bulletin Summarizes Juvenile Arrests

Today, OJJDP released “Juvenile Arrests, 2016.” This bulletin describes the current arrest trends for juveniles from 1980 to 2016, using data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Report.

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Children and youth will be the focus of discussion at the Rethink Children and Youth Ministry Summit, held online May 20-24 by the United Church of Christ and Convergence. In collaboration with leading practitioners in the ministry field, the five-day… The post Rethink Children and Youth Online Summit will delve into future of ministry for […]
Engaging and Inclusive Worship grant: Call for focus group participants April 16, 2024
The United Church of Christ National Setting has received a $2,000 grant originating from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship for a study on inclusive and engaging worship as part of the ministry for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice. The… The post Engaging and Inclusive Worship grant: Call for focus group participants appeared first on […]
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