Be a part of our work to create a fair and effective justice system for Michigan's children, youth, and young adults.
Kids who get in trouble are still kids. Youth Justice Action Month is honored each October to shine a light on the ongoing need for change. This year's theme is "Building a Future Where All Youth Thrive."
If we want to build a just and lasting future for the next generations, we need to ensure that kids who get in trouble have the opportunity for rehabilitation and a chance at a promising life.
Michigan Licensed Child Welfare Report Dashboard
There are hundreds of child caring institutions in Michigan, and thousands of reports generated among them. It’s hard for the everyday person, journalist, advocate, or researcher to ensure Michigan’s children are being taken care of and not falling through the cracks of the system.
That’s why MCYJ, with the help of the University of Michigan’s STATCOM program, has created a free, publicly accessible tool to help the public parse through reports on child welfare incidents.
MCYJ at a Glance
The Michigan Center for Youth Justice (MCYJ) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing policies and practices that reduce confinement and support trauma-informed, racially equitable, socio-economically and culturally responsive, community-based solutions for Michigan’s justice-involved children, youth and young adults.
Justice for Kids and Communities
It’s been a year since Michigan took a bold step forward in juvenile justice reform by enacting the Justice for Kids and Communities legislative package.
This landmark legislation, a result of recommendations from the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform, aims to expand funding for community-based care, eliminate the majority of juvenile court fines and fees, and expand the role of the Child Advocate to oversee investigations within juvenile justice facilities.
Our Work
