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What’s in a Number? Age Considerations in Justice Decisions

By Bridget Murphy, March 23 2017

Research shows that adolescents have a high propensity for engaging in risk taking activities given the significant changes in neurology, biology, and other developmental issues (e.g., social; cultural; familial) they experience. Specifically related to decision-making, science shows the pre-frontal cortex region of the brain is underdeveloped until a young person is well into their 20’s.  With these findings in mind, how should this influence the way we think about key juvenile justice policies and practices like the age of juvenile jurisdiction?

Topics: budget, Connecticut, Crime, Evidence-Based Practices, Illinois, Juvenile Court, Juvenile Justice Reform, macarthur foundation, Prevention, Public Policy, Reclaiming Futures

National Drug Control Budget Supports Treatment and Prevention

By Susan Richardson, April 10 2013

On Wednesday, April 10, President Obama announced the largest requested percentage increase in federal funding for drug treatment in over two decades.
The President’s Budget requests a $1.5 billion increase for treatment and prevention services, over the fiscal year 2012 level.
 
Please take a moment to review the funding highlights:

  • $76.8 million will fund grants made directly to approximately 605 community‐based coalitions (including 139 new grants) focusing on preventing youth substance use
  • President Obama’s drug budget calls for $1.5 billion increase for drug treatment and prevention over fiscal year 2012.
  • The budget calls for largest requested percentage increase in drug treatment funding in over two decades.
  • The total amount requested for treatment and prevention is $10.7 billion.

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Topics: Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, budget, No bio box, obama, ONDCP, Reclaiming Futures