Advising the New York City Administration for Children’s Services on Positive Youth Outcomes
With funding provided by the City of New York through its Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), the Research and Evaluation Center reviewed and compiled recent research and practice innovations focused on adolescent development and the youth justice system. Continue reading Advising the New York City Administration for Children’s Services on Positive Youth Outcomes
CBS News—Prayers vs. Gun Policy
In the wake of the San Bernardino shooting, politicians are being shamed for online posts about gun control with many critics saying that “prayers won’t do anything” to stop more attacks. Jeffrey Butts, director of the Research and Evaluation Center at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, joins CBSN with more insight. Continue reading CBS News—Prayers vs. Gun Policy
Reuters—‘Drug Courts’ Scrutinized After Shooting of New York City Officer
“It’s all about reducing probabilities,” said Jeffrey Butts, director of the research and evaluation center at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. “That doesn’t mean that things won’t happen.” Continue reading Reuters—‘Drug Courts’ Scrutinized After Shooting of New York City Officer
Youth Development Developments
Presentation to the October 2015 meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Washington, D.C. Continue reading Youth Development Developments
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