After launching the Kansans United for Youth Justice coalition in 2015, the coalition successfully championed the Kansas Juvenile Justice Reform Act, commonly referred to as Senate Bill 367. This comprehensive, bipartisan legislation was signed into law in April 2016.
Kansas currently has one of the highest rates of youth incarceration in the country. Senate Bill 367 will fix that and make Kansas a national leader, reducing youth incarceration in our state by 60% and investing $70 million in community alternatives over the next five years. Visit the coalition's website, Kansans United for Youth Justice, to read our reports and get more information on this area of Kansas Appleseed's work. |
The Kansas Juvenile Justice Reform Act ushered in a many changes to the Kansas Juvenile Justice Code. Read the practical guide for an overview of key changes and citations to where they currently reside within the Kansas Code.
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Family & Friends Youth Justice Group
The last Family & Friends Youth Justice Group was held on December 1, 2018. Please stay tuned for details about future meetings. If you're interested in joining or have questions, please contact Mike Fonkert at mfonkert@KansasAppleseed.org.
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ProgenyKansas Appleseed helps to coordinate Progeny, formerly incarcerated youth working to advocate for better juvenile justice systems in Kansas. Read more about Progeny below.
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