Jason Smith

Members of a juvenile justice task force urge lawmakers to shift funds toward more diversion programs for low-risk youth and away from detention and out-of-home placements, while creating a more consistent, statewide infrastructure.

Let’s remember that kids are kids. We can protect public safety while still allowing youth to maintain connections with their families, schools and communities.

We must continue our work to transform the Michigan youth justice system. Because kids who get in trouble are still kids.

We have called on the governor and state Supreme Court to stop the assessment and collection of juvenile court debt. Here’s why you should join our urgent call to action.