Juvenile Justice

Interventions for High-Risk Youth

Crime and Justice Institute
January 2006

After nearly two decades of experience serving some of the most marginalized youth in the community, Roca is undergoing a thoughtful restructuring to clearly define and measure the work that they do, and ultimately to institutionalize practices that fulfill the agency’s mission and goals. As part of this transition to evidence-based practice, Roca is reviewing existing theory and practice that are applicable to its work. This document is a component of that effort.

Criminal and Juvenile Justice Policy Briefing Book

Authors: Len Engel, Meghan Howe, Jennifer Fahey and Julie Finn
2006

The Crime & Justice Institute is proud to present this Criminal and Juvenile Justice Policy Briefing Book as part of its effort to promote effective and efficient criminal justice policies in Massachusetts. This briefing book, sponsored by the Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation, is being presented to Massachusetts political candidates who will impact criminal justice policy going forward. The Crime & Justice Institute (CJI) offers this document with the hope that criminal justice issues will be substantively discussed during this campaign season within the context of the important public interests they address.

21st Century Juvenile Justice Work Force

Authors: Meghan Howe, Elyse Clawson
2007

The February, 2007 edition of Corrections Today features an article co-authored by Meghan Howe, Elyse Clawson and John Larivee. The article, entitled "The 21st Century Juvenile Justice Workforce" is part of the publication's cover series, "The 21st Century Workforce." Corrections Today is the official publication of the American Correctional Association. Meghan Howe is a Senior Project Manager for the Crime and Justice Institute. Elyse Clawson is the Institute's Executive Director and John Larivee is Community Resources for Justice's Chief Executive Officer.