Press Releases : Youth Justice Reform

Juvenile Justice Commission Hosts 2024 Youth Justice Conference

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) celebrated 20 years of implementing the groundbreaking Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). The JJC hosted its 2024 Youth Justice Conference on Thursday, October 10th and Friday, October 11th.

AG Platkin Announces Working Group to Examine Uses for Secure Youth Facilities Upon Closure

With plans progressing for new youth facilities in New Jersey and two existing facilities set to close, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the creation of the Youth Justice Working Group: From Secure Care to Restorative Care, tasked with providing recommendations regarding repurposing the two facilities due to close.

AG Platkin and JJC Announce Proposals to Continue the Systemic Transformation of New Jersey’s Youth Justice System

For Immediate Release: October 5, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralJuvenile Justice Commission- Jennifer LeBaron, Ph.D., Acting Executive Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Sharon LauchaireOAGpress@njoag.gov...
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