John Tuell (Executive Director) and Kari Harp (Project Director, Probation System Reform) are working with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Idaho and a state level workgroup to support the design of case flow standards that will guide timelines and procedures for the juvenile delinquency court processes across the state. They will be returning … Continued

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Santa Clara County (California) through its Probation Department to provide training and technical assistance in support of the ongoing implementation and sustainability of their Dually Involved Youth initiative and its partners. The partnership will involve on-site consultation with the DIY Unit and the Executive Team through … Continued

The RFK National Resource Center is excited to announce that the Bob and Linda Davis Family Fund has generously committed funds for the Milwaukee County Delinquency and Court Services Division, led by Mark Mertens (Administrator), to conduct a comprehensive probation system review designed to produce findings and recommendations that will enhance policy, practice and service … Continued

In his proclamation, President Obama reminded Americans of their responsibility to ensure a “fair shot” for all children and challenged us all to observe this month by “taking action to support our youth.”  The RFK National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice is proud to support communities across the nation taking those actions every … Continued

These Checklists were developed to assist probation departments and juvenile justice agencies in the review and evaluation of implementation practices and quality assurance methods and mechanisms, in relation to risk assessment and risk-needs-responsivity tools. Used internally or through external facilitation during a Probation System Review process, the completion of these Checklists provide an opportunity to … Continued