Tag: juvenile justice
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Colorado’s youth corrections chief recognized nationally for innovation, results
Colorado’s youth correction system chief received a top national award which recognized him for a career of enterprising work with juveniles and staff. The Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators named Colorado Division of Youth Services (DYS) Director Anders Jacobson recently as the 2023 Juvenile Justice President’s Award recipient. He received the award over corrections leaders…
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Story of a broken heart: Metro Denver’s youth violence claimed one mother’s son
The wail of alarms woke her up. Lisa Phillips’ 15-year-old son Jayden had been home from detention for a couple of months after striking a plea agreement for car theft charges. Two years of probation. Work with a mentor. Stay out of trouble. Phillips had installed a security system in hopes it would deter Jayden…
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As crime rates rise in Colorado, restorative justice offers hope
A recent report that details the skyrocketing societal and financial costs of rising crime rates in Colorado, coupled with a 50% recidivism rate — one of the worst in the country — have prompted a warning from leading prosecutors: Well-intended policies that coddle criminals have made life in the state more dangerous. But one philosophy…