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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private, independent grant-making institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition.

American Bar Association Juvenile Justice Center
The ABA Juvenile Justice Center: Working to Improve Access to Counsel and the Quality of Representation for Children in the Juvenile Justice System.

National Youth Screening Assistance Program
A Project to Assist Users of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-Second Version (MAYSI-2).

The MAYSI-2 is a brief screening instrument designed to identify potential mental health needs of youths as they make contact with the juvenile justice system-for example, at probation intake, admission to pretrial secure detention facilities, and reception into state youth correctional facilities.

Youth Law Center
Children's Legal Protection Center

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
To provide national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.

106th Congress Bipartisan Working Group On Youth Violence

Final Report