The High Cost of Arkansas’s Juvenile Delinquency Fees and Fines
Arkansas state law authorizes courts to assess a wide variety of fees and fines to system-involved youth and their families. Many juvenile judges actively assess fees and fines, citing their […]
Breaking Down the Barriers for Arkansas’s Black Men and Boys: Part I
Across the board, black men and boys in Arkansas encounter significant barriers. They face a higher rate of infant mortality, child poverty, and incarceration than their white peers. They also have […]
2018 Voters’ Guide
This November, Arkansas voters will elect candidates to important public offices, including seats in the U.S. Congress and the Arkansas General Assembly. The winners of these elections will be in […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Two Different Approaches to Juvenile Justice
See Joe’s story as he follows two possible trajectories for his minor offense: incarceration vs. community-based alternatives.
The Effect of Juvenile Justice Reform
A productive and efficient juvenile justice system creates a stronger workforce, reduces ongoing expenses related to incarceration, and helps kids avoid pitfalls that could keep them from achieving their potential. The […]
Kids at the Capitol 2017
Each legislative session brings its own bag of mixed goods, and the Regular Session of the 91st General Assembly was no different. While we were concerned about the constant push […]
AR Child Poverty: Policy to Change Lives, Build Stronger Communities
With the Regular Session of the 91st General Assembly coming up in just weeks, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the critical issue of child poverty in Arkansas and what […]
2016 Voter’s Guide
This November, elections are critical to the well-being of Arkansas’s children and families and to the future of this great state. Arkansas voters will help decide which candidates win a […]
A Shared Sentence: The Devastating Toll of Parental Incarceration on Kids, Families and Communities
More than 5 million children in the United States (7 percent of the total child population) have had a parent incarcerated at some point in their lives, including an estimated […]
A Tax and Budget Blueprint for a Better Arkansas
What if Arkansas were a national leader in children’s education and health? What if we had one of the lowest rates of child poverty in the nation instead of one […]