MODELS FOR CHANGE

Models for Change aimed to harness and direct local reform work into a coordinated effort to catalyze change across the nation. The initiative began by working comprehensively on juvenile justice systems reform in four core states chosen for their prominence, diversity, and readiness for change. Following the formal launch of Models for Change in Pennsylvania in 2004, the initiative expanded to Illinois in 2005, to Louisiana in 2006, and Washington in 2007. These system-wide efforts created model reforms to be studied, shared, and adapted... Models for Change expanded to 16 states through the creation of multi-state action networks focusing on key areas of reform: disproportionate minority contact; mental health and juvenile justice reform; and juvenile indigent defense. The action networks created forums for sharing and distributing best-practices on common issues. Collaborations with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of Juvenile..

Primary location: Washington United States