Joan Esposito, WCPT 820 Chicago, interviews Lisa Thurau from SFY

Shelley Jackson and Lisa Thurau wrote an article in Washington Monthly called, “Police need to do a better job with young people.” Lisa Thurau joins us to talk about what can be done on both sides of the equation to make these interactions better.

More than a game: ‘Juvenile Justice Jeopardy’ bridges gap between police, youth

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio leaders want to build good relationships and educate our kids, with the goal of hopefully keeping them out of the criminal justice system.

‘Parenting the Teen Brain’: Anderson Univ. class is connecting teens and parents

The 2-day Anderson Univ. class help better connect parents with their teens in the Madison County Juvenile Probation Department

Program to teach San Antonio students how to talk to cops

In one of the first rounds of “Juvenile Justice Jeopardy,” a game created to help young people and police officers understand each other, a pair of 18-year-olds showed how to de-escalate a conflict.

Three years after George Floyd’s murder, Massachusetts grapples with police accountability

The 2020 murder of George Floyd under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer spurred a national movement for accountability of law enforcement — including the creation of a police reform law in Massachusetts.

Closing Gaps: Improving Relations Between Youth & Police > San Antonio Area Foundation

The San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFdn) is bringing to our city for the first time an innovative national program focused on reducing tension and increasing understanding between law enforcement and youth in our community.

New Programs For Police And Youth Interactions In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) have announced two new programs designed to improve interactions between young people and law enforcement officers.

AG Platkin and JJC announce Two Innovative Programs to Improve Police and Youth Interactions in Middlesex & Ocean Counties

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) announce two new programs designed to improve interactions between young people and law enforcement officers.

Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Announces Second Cohort of Innovation Award Winners

Morgan Stanley announced the second cohort of winners of its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Innovation Awards, an initiative that aims to identify and fund transformative mental healthcare solutions for children and young adults across the U.S.

A drumbeat call for cops in schools

Youth advocates say there’s no evidence police prevent crime.