Justice Kelly Stepping Down from Supreme Court, Will remain MCJJ Chair
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Beth Kelly, who chairs the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice, announced she is stepping down from the high court on Oct. 1. She will remain as chair of the MCJJ and plans to focus more attention on juvenile justice. Justice Kelly has been a champion of effective and equitable juvenile justice. She cochaired the Michigan Coalition for Race Equity in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice. Earlier this year, she was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder as chair of the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice. In an interview with Gongwer News Service, Justice Kelly noted [...]
Governor Snyder Calls for Juvenile Justice Reform
Governor Rick Snyder wants more youth put into diversion programs, rather than the juvenile justice system, to improve their chances of success as youths and adults. The governor called for juvenile justice reforms in his special message on criminal justice on May 18. The major proposals in juvenile justice include: Making diversion from the juvenile justice system and into treatment programs the default approach. Encouraging counties to consider best practices and evidence-based research to guide decisions on how to place youth. Establishing a grant program to support efforts to expand and improve treatment programs and in-home support. Developing quality [...]
