Archive for November 2018
Race Not a Significant Factor in Determining Outcome of Juvenile Court Hearings for Delinquent County Youth
Services Needed to Help Reduce Court Referrals will be Topic of Community Meeting Dec. 4 CLAYTON, MO – Nov. 29, 2018 — Race was not a significant factor in determining which youth were found delinquent at court hearings in the St. Louis County Family Court during the first half of 2018, according to a report released today.…
Read MoreLorne J. Baker appointed Associate Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit
Administrative Law Judge Lorne J. Baker was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit in St. Louis County by Gov. Mike Parson. Baker will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge John N. Borbonus III as Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit. Baker was one of three nominees submitted…
Read MoreEpisode 10 – STL County Juvenile Detention Center
St. Louis County Juvenile Detention Center Cheryl Campbell, Director Kellie Landaker, Assistant Director www.stlcountycourts.com (314)615-4400 Hear about what it’s like inside the St. Louis County Juvenile Detention Center. The Detention Center provides for the safe and secure custody of juveniles alleged to have committed an offense that brings them within the jurisdiction of the Court.…
Read MoreEpisode 9 – Captain Guy Means STL County Police
Captain Guy Means, Commander, 1st Precinct St. Louis County Police Department www.stlouiscountypolice.com Captain Guy Means talks about his experience with the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative and how the he and his Precinct are partnering with the St. Louis County Court. Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Begun two decades ago as a pilot project to reduce reliance…
Read MoreEpisode 8 – Metropolitan Congregations United
Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU) Margaret Davis, Juvenile Justice Chair www.mcustlouis.org (314)651-7574 Metropolitan Congregations United is a community organization that brings together religious congregations, community groups, and individuals to work for a common purpose: to create a better life for all residents. The Ferguson experience continues to crystallize for us the center of our work: the…
Read MoreEpisode 7 – Father Support Center Resources
Father Support Center Halbert Sullivan, MSW, Founder, President and CEO www.fatherssupportcenter.org (314)333-4170 Prince Hall Family Support Center 4411 N. Newstead, St. Louis, MO 63115 Founded in 1997, Fathers’ Support Center is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by encouraging committed and responsible parents. For 20 years, Fathers’ Support Center has served 15,000…
Read MoreEpisode 6 – Marcia Hazelhorst – MJJA & JDAI
Marcia Hazelhorst, MJJA Executive Director and JDAI State Coordinator www.mjja.org www.jdaiconnect.org Missouri Juvenile Justice Association MJJA envisions a preferred future in which the public is aware and supportive of the delivery of quality juvenile justice services to the children of Missouri. Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Begun two decades ago as a pilot project to reduce…
Read MoreEpisode 5 – The SPOT – Youth Resources
The Spot Kelly Righton, LCSW, Director of Prevention www.thespot.wustl.edu (314)535-0413 4169 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108 Mission Vision, Philosophy, and Guiding Principles: Youth partnering with community for social justice and health represents the vision for The SPOT. True to this vision, The SPOT welcomes ALL youth (13-24) and responds to their particular needs through…
Read MoreEpisode 4 – Man of Valor w Bishop Luther Baker
Man of Valor, Inc. Bishop Luther Baker www.manofvalorinc.org (314)290-4103 To provide men and their families with the necessary resources and tools that can empower them to impact their communities and transform their lives. The more we can create positive and healthy relationships in the family. The stronger the family and community will be. The strength…
Read MoreEpisode 3 – Gail D. Mumford, JDAI
Gail D. Mumford, Juvenile Justice Strategy Senior Associate Annie E. Casey Foundation www.aecf.org Twitter: @aecfNews Facebook: @AnnieECaseyFndn Instagram: annieecaseyfdn LinkedIn: annie-e.casey-foundation The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children at risk of poor educational, economic, social and health outcomes. Our work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger…
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