The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice

On this episode you will get an update on current projects at the Michigan Center for Youth Justice, along with what's next for future projects. You will hear from Jen Peacock, Policy Director, about current legislation that is being considered or recently passed that will impact juvenile justice in Michigan. Lastly, you will hear from Denita Dorsey, Outreach & Advocacy Manager, who will give...

On this episode of The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice, we will be speaking with a young person who was part of the first cohort of the MCYJ Voices of Justice Youth Fellowship program. We will be talking about how the fellowship started, what opportunities it provided for youth, and the details of the final community projects the youth completed. The application for the next cohort will open...

In this episode of The Table , Macayla and Katie explore the unique challenges facing girls in the juvenile justice system with special guest Dr. Jodi Peterson, professor at Michigan State University and head of Peterson Research Consultants. While girls make up a growing share of juvenile arrests, their offenses are often nonviolent, and many enter the system due to experiences of trauma, abuse,...

Welcome back to The Table ! In this month's episode, Katie and Macayla are diving into a critical and timely issue: Juvenile Life Without Parole (JLWOP) in Michigan. We’re joined by Jose Burgos from the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth to unpack the historical context of JLWOP, the racial disparities that define its use, and the status of the pending legislation in Michigan. Content Warni...

How can workforce development programs create brighter futures for at-risk and justice-involved youth? In this episode of The Table, we explore the power of youth-driven career pathways with Lori Roddy, Executive Director of Neutral Zone, and a special young adult guest who has participated in one of their programs. Neutral Zone, a youth-focused nonprofit in Ann Arbor, provides creative spaces, me...

In this episode of The Table , we dive into the challenges and opportunities surrounding youth re-entry in Michigan. How do young people transition back into their communities after time in a detention or residential facility? What support systems are in place to help them succeed? Joining us is Dr. Paul Elam from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) to discuss their Juvenile Re-Entry Progr...

We are thrilled to bring you a brand new season of The Table ! This season, Macayla and Katie will dive even further into conversations surrounding juvenile justice efforts, and the inspiring advocates behind them. Topics range from hearing a powerful success story from a workforce development program alum to learning what makes an effective re-entry program for justice-impacted youth and more! Ea...

We’ve got a very special episode of The Table that you don’t want to miss! This month, Macayla and Katie offer an exclusive update on what’s in store for MCYJ in the coming months. Plus, we’re thrilled to have Denita Dorsey, Outreach and Advocacy Manager, joining us to offer a dive deep into our first Voices of Youth Justice fellowship program. Listen now at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wher...

Join Macayla and Katie for the season 3 finale of The Table , as they delve into the intersection between the juvenile justice and child welfare systems with Michael D. Davis-Thomas, a youth advocate, student, and speaker. Listen to the insightful and powerful discussion now at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Join Macayla and Katie for the finale of a special two-part episode of The Table , as they continue to explore how recent changes to the Child Care Fund will benefit different counties in Michigan. This month, the duo hears from Nicole Faulds of Macomb Co., as she discusses how the additional funding from the CCF is pivotal in expanding youth programs. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or...

Join Macayla and Katie for part one of a brand new episode of The Table , where they explore changes to the Child Care Fund that are set to take place in Michigan, with Thom Lattig, Ottawa County juvenile court director. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts! Other Resources : Find out more about our work Reach out to Macayla and Katie : mjones@miyouthjustice...

We're excited to bring you a brand new episode of The Table , where Macayla and Katie discuss the historical background of juvenile court fines and fees with Ray Durham, from the National Center for Youth Law. The trio examines how Michigan's recent movement to eliminate the majority of fines and fees will benefit youth and their families. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you...

We're excited to bring you a new episode of The Table , where Macayla and Katie explore the power of restorative justice in transforming the lives of young people and communities with Belinda Dulin, executive director of the Dispute Resolution Center. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts! Other Resources : Learn more about the Dispute Resolution Center Learn...

We encourage you to listen to a new episode of The Table , as Macayla and Katie discuss why it's important for youth to have a seat at the table in regards to juvenile justice, with special guests Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang and Michigan State Representative Kara Hope. MCYJ Outreach and Advocacy Manager Denita Dorsey also stops by to share the importance of creating an additional set of...

Macayla Jones and Katie Martin are excited to return for episode 2 of "The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice!" This episode, Macayla and Katie are joined by special guest Maria Degillo from Communities United as they discuss school issues, solutions and programs that can be adopted by school districts across the nation. Other Resources : Learn more about Communities United Learn more about MCY...

"The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice" is back for another season, with new hosts Macayla Jones and Katie Martin! To kick off season 3, Macayla and Katie will introduce themselves and recap what MCYJ has been up to this past year. This episode also features special guest MCYJ Policy Director Jennifer Peacock, as she reflects on how the historic juvenile justice bill package that was recently...

To close out the second season of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain Haidri summarizes this season’s episodes and shares some outtakes from past interviews. But first, Jennifer Peacock shares major legislative updates! Other resources: Take action towards youth justice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this month’s episode of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Macayla Jones joins the show to share conversations with Judge Karen Braxton of Wayne County and Jason Smith, MCYJ’s Executive Director. They talk about how they arrived at careers in juvenile justice, interesting stories from their personal and professional past, and more! Other resources: Meet Judge Braxton Meet Jason Smith...

On this month’s episode of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain Haidri talks to Joshua Pease, Director of the Youth Defense Project at the State Appellate Defender Office. Josh shares some updates about SADO, expansions to its mission, and funding it hopes to secure this year. Husain then asks him about what it means for a minor to be charged as an adult, why it happens, and the pro...

On this month’s episode of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain talks to Josh Rovner from the Sentencing Project about diverting youth from the juvenile justice system. They talk about the merits of diversion practices, and Husain discusses MCYJ’s efforts to promote diversion across the state. For more information: Diversion: A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities i...

On this month's episode of "The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain Haidri interviews MCYJ Policy Director Jennifer Peacock. In their conversation, Jen talks about her personal background and how she ended up at MCYJ. Husain asks about what legislative advocacy looks like, and Jen shares some interesting anecdotes. Additional Information: hhaidri@miyouthjustice.org MCYJ Event w...

This month, Husain talks to Thom Lattig about youth justice at the local level. After a deep-dive on the Child Care Fund, they talk about how proposed shifts to the funding model may transform the system for the better. hhaidri@miyouthjustice.org MCYJ's 2021 COVID-19 Report Thom Lattig Gov. Whitmer’s budget proposal MDHHS Child Care Fund Child Care Fund Handbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Husain Haidri discusses the origins of juvenile public defense, describes what a public defender is and does, addresses some of the objections to the public defender system, and offers some solutions to serious problems in the system. At the end of the episode, there's also an update on juvenile life without parole in Michigan. See also: Case: In Re Gault Paper: The Impact of National Standards on...

To start season 2, Husain lays out the legislative landscape for youth justice policies in 2023 and talks about the role and effect of fear in policy-making. Contact me: Husain Haidri, hhaidri@miyouthjustice.org External References https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/247350.pdf https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/08/25/wayne-county-juvenile-detention-facility-jail-overcrowdi...

For the season finale, Husain breaks down the long-awaited recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Juvenile Justice. He talks about the Task Force’s approach, what they ultimately recommended, and how these recommendations will be implemented. At the end of the show, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Clement joins the show to discuss which recommendations are most important to her...