In order for juvenile justice institutions to restore trust between youth and adults and to transform the lives of justice-involved youth, they will need a multi-system, preventative, Public Health approach. Youth need more than just punitive accountability. They need integrated support from every system they interact with that addresses their needs and traumas and helps prepare them for a brighter future.

Related Resources:

Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) - The Annie E. Casey Foundation 

Science & Services Spotlights from the Center for Trauma Recovery & Juvenile Justice

Building a Culture of Care through Restorative Justice Practices

2022 Study Reviews Effectiveness of PTSD Treatment in the Juvenile Justice System

Understanding Links Between Community Violence, Gun Carrying, & System Involvement

Traumatic Experiences & Mental Health Risks for Youth Involved in the Justice System

Thank you to our guests on this episode:

Aaron, Josh Weber, Professor Kristin Henning, Dr. Robin Jenkins, Tim Wires, and Kim Genis.

Identifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.