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Special Report
August 2005: Breaking Through: Juvenile Justice Reform, Volume , Issue
Cruel Convergence

The era of get-tough juvenile justice is also the era of managed care, and children with mental-health needs are caught in the crossfire.

A Culture of Caring

With an inspired leader at the helm, Missouri shows the rest of the nation an effective -- and cost-effective -- reform model for young offenders.

Bayou Betterment

In Louisiana, a new juvenile justice system is emerging, with the governor's strong support. If reform can happen here, it can succeed anywhere.

Detention Redemption

In one California county, progressive leaders and law-enforcement officials are transforming a troubled juvenile-justice system

Race and Redemption

Reform is coming to juvenile justice. But except in pioneering communities, it still comes too slowly for black and Latino youths.

Adolescents, Maturity, And The Law

Why science and development matter in juvenile justice.

Communities Helping Kids

Why diversion, outreach, and counseling programs serve troubled children -- and society -- better than prisons.

Reforming Juvenile Justice

A century ago, reformers proved that prisons don't help wayward children. Now America is learning that lesson all over again.

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