There is tremendous progress being made to change the way our juvenile justice system operates. Advocates across Pennsylvania, including JusticeWorks YouthCare, are hard at work to create more effective, community-based solutions that will help young people stay out of the criminal justice system as adults.
The Williamsport Sun-Gazette illustrates the power of community and agency in creating a Lycoming County success story for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Refer to the link:
http://www.sungazette.com/news/education/2019/07/justiceworks/