His appointment of John Maki to head the Criminal Justice Information Authority and his decision to keep the current Juvenile Justice director are great signs.
WNIJ: Criminal Justice Advocates Like Rauner Choices Read Full Article »
Editorial: When it comes to issues of juvenile justice in Illinois, Gov. Bruce Rauner is off to a laudable start.
Chicago Tribune: Juvenile Justice Gets a Boost in Illinois Read Full Article »
Youth incarceration in the United States may be slowing, but it’s not getting any cheaper for taxpayers
Report: Costs of Incarcerating Young Steep – and Potentially Crippling Read Full Article »
What causes young inner-city men to kill each other?
NY Times: For Better Crime Prevention, a Dose of Science Read Full Article »
Chicago Tribune Letter to Editor: Invest in young people, their families and their communities
Communities Benefit When An Investment In Youth Is Made Read Full Article »
Decatur Harold & Review: Judge has gone the extra mile to help young delinquents.
Newest circuit judge takes children to heart Read Full Article »
The Chicago Sun Times: Criminologists can't agree on why crime had dropped nationwide over the last 20 years.
Editorial: No silver bullet solution to flying bullets Read Full Article »
The use of medication to control behavior has gone up in Illinois youth prisons.
State Juvenile Justice Dept. Report Touches On Medication, Expansion Read Full Article »
Union County receives $72,000 grant increase to reduce juvenile crime
Union County Grant Increase to Reduce Juvenile Crime Read Full Article »
Newsweek: How To Put an End to LGBT Discrimination Behind Bars
How To Put an End to LGBT Discrimination Behind Bars Read Full Article »
