Current Thinking

An article on Time.com about adolescent drug treatment is fascinating and unsettling. Unfortunately, it overlooks the fact that ineffective practice persists in the field—despite a decade of innovation.

Youth, families, and all of New York's taxpayers will be the winners if state officials view their agreement on reforming four notorious juvenile facilities as one piece in a total overhaul of the juvenile justice system.

Guest blogger Dr. Laura Nissen on the tension between initiatives and movements.
 

You can contribute to a New York City kid's chance at a paid internship that could have a life-changing impact.

How do we address the disturbing fact that although they're seeking help and healing, crime victims often report being traumatized by their experience with the police and the courts?

Success in prosecuting a batterer takes more than a guilty verdict—it requires intentional forethought and planning for the victim's safety.

We may start out leading our clients toward productive lives, but the best outcomes arise when we can shift our role to supporting their own ambitions.