How Juvenile Court Turned Tim's Life Around

 
Tim, a youth on probation in Multnomah County, Oregon, testifies to County commissioners about how the juvenile justice system helped him get off alcohol and drugs, learn job skills, and begin giving back to kids in the community. (His testimony begins at 8:08.)
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• Want more information about how the juvenile justice system can harness the power of positive youth development (PYD)? Then check out this post with information from the Coalition for Juvenile Justice.
• This roundup has links to proven strategies for improving employment and education for young men involved with the juvenile justice system.