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Cost & Benefits of Ohio’s Juvenile Justice System

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Sharon

Ohio Cost & Benefits of JJ System.  This brochure, released in October 2011, illustrates the costs & benefits of investing in Ohio’s youth.

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Summary of Juvenile Justice Provisions in HB 86 & the State budget

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sharon

Attached is summary of the juvenile justice provisions of HB 86 & the Ohio budget as passed by the Ohio General Assembly in June 2011.  The Juvenile Justice Coalition was part of a coalition that worked to pass the provisions.AmHB86 … Continue reading →

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Juvenile Justice Reform

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sharon

The attached letter to the editor was published in the June 18, 2011 edition of the Columbus Dispatch to promote the passage of the juvenile justice reform provisions in House Bill 86. LTE 6-14-11

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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Sharon

The Juvenile Justice Coalition submitted a letter to the U.S. Attorney General, recommending changes to the Department’s draft regulations for the prevention, detection, response, and monitoring of sexual abuse in custody and responding to questions posed for public comment. JJC … Continue reading →

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Rightsizing Juvenile Justice in Ohio

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Sharon

Rightsizing Juvenile Justice in Ohio 2-16-11

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On the Right Path

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Sharon

Publication: On The Right Path : Moving Toward a Safe, Sound and Cost Effective Juvenile Justice System in Ohio : by Children’s Law Center, Inc. As states and local jurisdictions continue to face a fiscal crisis with little sign of abatement, policymakers … Continue reading →

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opinion commentary

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Sharon

The 12/20/10 edition of the Akron Beacon Journal printed an opinion commentary from the Juvenile Justice Coalition – see below: http://www.ohio.com/editorial/commentary/112172054.html With kids and crime, smart works much better than tough By Sharon Weitzenhof Published on Monday, Dec 20, 2010 … Continue reading →

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Letter urges Ohio Legislature to convene, consider reforms to criminal and juvenile justice systems

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sharon

On November 9, 2010, 24 signatories sent a letter to Gov. Strickland, Senate President Harris, and Speaker Budish, urging them to convene the 128th General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 22 and House Bill 235.  The letter was promoted through … Continue reading →

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Juvenile Justice Reform bill

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sharon

In June 2009, Ohio State Representative Tracy Maxwell Heard introduced HB 235to reform Ohio juvenile justice system.  Advocates throughout the state came together to help with this legislation.

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letter to the editor on troubled facilities

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sharon

On December 2, 2010, JJC submitted letters to the editor of major Ohio newspapers regarding our concerns with ODYS facilities.

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