We're excited to bring you a new episode of The Table, where Macayla and Katie explore the power of restorative justice in transforming the lives of young people and communities with Belinda Dulin, executive director of the Dispute Resolution Center. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!

Other Resources:

• Learn more about the Dispute Resolution Center

• Learn more and buy tickets for our gala, Advocacy in Action!

• Find out more about our work

Reach out to Macayla and Katie: [email protected] & [email protected]

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We encourage you to listen to a new episode of The Table, as Macayla and Katie discuss why it's important for youth to have a seat at the table in regards to juvenile justice, with special guests Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang and Michigan State Representative Kara Hope. MCYJ Outreach and Advocacy Manager Denita Dorsey also stops by to share the importance of creating an additional set of core values specific to youth engagement. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!

Other Resources:

• Learn more about Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang

• Learn more about Michigan State Representative Kara Hope

• Learn more about Denita Dorsey, MCYJ Outreach and Advocacy Manager

• Learn more and buy tickets for our gala, Advocacy in Action!

• Find out more about our work

Reach out to Macayla and Katie: [email protected] & [email protected]

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Macayla Jones and Katie Martin are excited to return for episode 2 of "The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice!" This episode, Macayla and Katie are joined by special guest Maria Degillo from Communities United as they discuss school issues, solutions and programs that can be adopted by school districts across the nation.

Other Resources:

• Learn more about Communities United

• Learn more about MCYJ

Reach out to Macayla and Katie: [email protected] & [email protected]

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"The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice" is back for another season, with new hosts Macayla Jones and Katie Martin! To kick off season 3, Macayla and Katie will introduce themselves and recap what MCYJ has been up to this past year. This episode also features special guest MCYJ Policy Director Jennifer Peacock, as she reflects on how the historic juvenile justice bill package that was recently signed into law will affect Michigan moving forward.

Other Resources:

• Implementation of Justice for Kids and Communities

• Changes to Michigan juvenile justice system signed into law (Detroit Free Press)

• Michigan Enacts Laws to Reform Its Juvenile Justice System

Reach out to Macayla and Katie: [email protected], [email protected]

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To close out the second season of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain Haidri summarizes this season’s episodes and shares some outtakes from past interviews. But first, Jennifer Peacock shares major legislative updates!

Other resources:

• Take action towards youth justice!

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On this month’s episode of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Macayla Jones joins the show to share conversations with Judge Karen Braxton of Wayne County and Jason Smith, MCYJ’s Executive Director. They talk about how they arrived at careers in juvenile justice, interesting stories from their personal and professional past, and more!

Other resources:

• Meet Judge Braxton
• Meet Jason Smith

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On this month’s episode of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain Haidri talks to Joshua Pease, Director of the Youth Defense Project at the State Appellate Defender Office. Josh shares some updates about SADO, expansions to its mission, and funding it hopes to secure this year. Husain then asks him about what it means for a minor to be charged as an adult, why it happens, and the process. Josh then breaks down the Juvenile Justice Task Force’s proposed amendments to the waiver process.

Other resources:

• Task Force Recommendations
• Click on Detroit: Crumbley Charged as Adult
• MCL 712A.4

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On this month’s episode of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain talks to Josh Rovner from the Sentencing Project about diverting youth from the juvenile justice system. They talk about the merits of diversion practices, and Husain discusses MCYJ’s efforts to promote diversion across the state. For more information:

• Diversion: A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice

• Opinion | Michigan needs a statewide approach to reform juvenile justice (Bridge)

• Michigan’s Task Force On Juvenile Justice Reform Approves Comprehensive Blueprint For Transforming Juvenile Justice Statewide

Reach out to Husain: [email protected]

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On this month's episode of "The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain Haidri interviews MCYJ Policy Director Jennifer Peacock. In their conversation, Jen talks about her personal background and how she ended up at MCYJ. Husain asks about what legislative advocacy looks like, and Jen shares some interesting anecdotes.

Additional Information:

• [email protected]

• MCYJ Event with the League of Women Voters

• Trailer for Building Momentum

• About Cafe Momentum

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• [email protected]
• MCYJ's 2021 COVID-19 Report
• Thom Lattig
• Gov. Whitmer’s budget proposal
• MDHHS Child Care Fund
• Child Care Fund Handbook

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