This background paper focuses on the impact of decisions to transfer young men of color from the juvenile justice system to adult criminal courts, as well as the impact that alternative sentences and alternatives to incarceration have on these youth. In addition to providing historical perspective and an overview of the relevant literature, the paper offers promising practices in alternative sentencing and alternatives to incarceration, and policy options to ensure proper interventions and assistance for young men of color.
Joint Center for Political and Economic StudiesThe Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is a research and policy analysis institution focused exclusively on issues of particular concern to African Americans and other people of color. Tagged with: Organization Alliance, Racial Healing, Research For Action, Media And Communications, Addressing Laws, Policy and Justice, Health & Family |
Cultivating Interdependence: A Guide for Race Relations and Racial Justice Organizations—A Product of the Joint Center for Political and Economic StudiesThis is a guide for helping grassroots organizations that seek to promote racial justice and improve race relations through different approaches to recognize the advantages of collaborating in their efforts. Tagged with: Organization Alliance, Racial Healing, Addressing Laws, Policy and Justice, Racial Equity Toolkits/Guides to Action |
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