Top Facebook Pages in Juvenile Justice and Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

 
Hello, I'm the new voice of the Reclaiming Futures Facebook page. I'm new to the fields of juvenile justice and adolescent treatment but I’m learning fast. I thought I'd share what I'm learning and ask for your advice.
 
Helpful Facebook Pages

Here are two lists of Facebook pages that have been helpful to me in not only learning more about juvenile justice and adolescent treatment, but also in becoming acquainted with Reclaiming Futures’ peer groups. These lists might be helpful to others… even to seasoned practitioners who are new to Facebook or are looking for fresh sources of info.

 
Popularity vs. Influence

While these pages have been ordered by number of fans, or “likers” (totals in the far-right column), popularity is not always synonymous with influence. So, take time to look at the “little guys” too – we’ve all got important stuff to say.
 
After you check out the lists below, I want to hear from you! Do you have a Facebook page that you utilize for info on juvenile justice or adolescent substance abuse treatment? Tell me about it here, or on our Facebook page.
 
Please note:
 
All of the Facebook pages listed below are:

• Official Pages (not Facebook groups or “community pages”)
• Active in 2010
• Focused in some capacity on the topics of juvenile justice and/or adolescent treatment 

Also, fan counts were taken in mid-August, so aren’t up-to-the-minute.
 

 *NOTE: Physicians for Human Rights was removed from the list above at the organization's request. PHR no longer focuses on juvenile justice issues. -Ed., October 13, 2010.
 
 
 
About the Author

Jennie Day-Burget manages social media support for five non-profit organizations across the United States, including Reclaiming Futures, at Prichard Communications. Previously, Jennie served as a public information officer at the City of Portland, Oregon, where she ran the award-winning Water Blog. Outside the office, she helps small businesses integrate social media into business plans, and fosters shelter dogs with her husband through The Pixie Project, a pet rescue organization.
 
Photo: Nancy Wombat.