Reimagining the juvenile justice system requires listening to developmental research and acquiring a public justice perspective that values young people. One promising diversion program, Credible Messenger Mentoring, offers transformative relationships that facilitate the healing and flourishing of justice-involved youth and their communities.

In this interview, Pastor Angel Maldonado describes the hopeful and compassionate civic engagement necessary for accomplishing juvenile justice reform in the U.S.

In this IG Live interview, Bishop Darren Ferguson discusses how communities can work with Credible Message Mentoring and the importance of utilizing this program.

In this interview, Strategic Advisor to the Executive Director of Community Connections for Youth Inc. Belinda Ramos discusses the role civil society institutions can play in supporting and transforming communities touched by the juvenile justice system.

This article explores the importance of social capital and positive youth development in reforming juvenile probation, with evidence pointing to Credible Messenger Mentoring as a promising diversion practice that leads to the flourishing of young people and their communities.

Young people who exist at the intersection of the child welfare system and the juvenile justice system are more vulnerable to deeper system involvement. This article offers Credible Message Mentoring as a tool to help these young people, describing the Christian's duty to adopt a holistic approach to provide support for those who are vulnerable.

Transforming Juvenile Probation is an Instagram Live series hosted by the Center for Public Justice. Here are the highlights from Yasmine Arrington’s conversation with Derrell Frazier.

Transforming Juvenile Probation is an Instagram Live series hosted by the Center for Public Justice. Here are the highlights from Yasmine Arrington’s conversation with Steve Bishop.

Transforming Juvenile Probation is an Instagram Live series hosted by the Center for Public Justice. Here are the highlights from Yasmine Arrington’s conversation with Patrice Wedderburn.

Transforming Juvenile Probation is an Instagram Live series hosted by the Center for Public Justice. Here are the highlights from Yasmine Arrington’s conversation with Tracee Perryman.

In this article, Josh Seiersen explores juvenile probation, its flaws, and the opportunities for reform that include both government and community-based institutions.

In this interview with Katie Thompson, AND Campaign co-founder and president Justin Giboney discusses the Prayer and Action Justice Initiative and biblical motivations for juvenile justice reform.

In this article, Elizabeth Miller explores alternatives to juvenile probation and what these alternatives can mean for youth, communities, and the future of juvenile justice.

In this article, Esther Lagerwey discusses juvenile probation, the need for reform, and two counties' approaches to juvenile probation reform in their communities.

In this interview with Katie Thompson, Eugene Schneeberg discusses the importance of families, communities, and the goal of restoration in juvenile probation reform.