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Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Resources

Pathways Series

This series of 14 publications provides practical information for understanding and implementing juvenile detention reform, based on the innovative policies and practices developed by jurisdictions participating in the Casey Foundation's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI).

15. Pathways to Juvenile Detention Reform: Detention Reform in Rural Areas
The latest in the JDAI Pathways series details a variety of special techniques, tactics, and strategies that can help rural areas accomplish detention reform effectively. 



Newsletters

The newsletter covers the latest news and developments for the JDAI initiative.


JDAI News October 2008
The October 2008 JDAI newsletter reports on the significant progress made in Indianapolis, IN in detention reform. JDAI site updates focus on Kansas City, MO; Minnesota; Missouri; Bernalillo, NM; Massachusetts; Pima County, AZ; and Jefferson County, AL.



Practice Guides


Detention Facility Self-Assessment: A Practice Guide to Juvenile Detention Reform
This practice guide provides instructions on conducting a secure detention facility self-inspection as well as comprehensive detention standards and an assessment instrument.    



JDAI Help Desk


The JDAI Help Desk
The JDAI Help Desk, operated by Pretrial Justice Institute in partnership with the Casey Foundation, is a practice-based, informational resource for advocates, practitioners, policymakers, and others interested in improving the detention component of their delinquency system. 




Documentary


These Are Our Kids: Transforming Juvenile Detention in Three American Cities
This JDAI video documents the power and effectiveness of juvenile detention reforms in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois, Multnomah County (Portland), Oregon, and Santa Cruz County, California. Each DVD includes two versions of the video, the original 32 minute documentary with extended interviews and information; and a 13 minute condensed version covering JDAI's primary points for use in presentations and conferences.





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