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On this episode you will get an update on current projects at the Michigan Center for Youth Justice, along with what's next for future projects. You will hear from Jen Peacock, Policy Director, about current legislation that is being considered or recently passed that will impact juvenile justice in Michigan. Lastly, you will hear from Denita Dorsey, Outreach & Advocacy Manager, who will give details on the upcoming Voices of Justice youth fellowship program that will welcome its second cohort in October 2025.
To keep up to date on all projects, news, and events, sign up for the MCYJ newsletter at miyouthjustice.org.
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On this episode of The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice, we will be speaking with a young person who was part of the first cohort of the MCYJ Voices of Justice Youth Fellowship program. We will be talking about how the fellowship started, what opportunities it provided for youth, and the details of the final community projects the youth completed.
The application for the next cohort will open soon! If you are interested or know a young person who would be a great addition to the program, visit the MCYJ website for more information.
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In this episode of The Table, Macayla and Katie explore the unique challenges facing girls in the juvenile justice system with special guest Dr. Jodi Peterson, professor at Michigan State University and head of Peterson Research Consultants. While girls make up a growing share of juvenile arrests, their offenses are often nonviolent, and many enter the system due to experiences of trauma, abuse, poverty, and systemic bias—especially girls of color and LGBTQIA+ youth.
Dr. Peterson discusses how the juvenile justice system was historically designed with boys in mind, leading to programs and assessments that often fail to address girls’ needs. The conversation highlights the importance of gender-responsive, trauma-informed programming and the need for improved data collection that reflects the diversity of youth in the system. Tailored approaches that consider gender identity, race, and sexual orientation are key to improving outcomes and ensuring more equitable treatment.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of topics that could be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.
Listen to this insightful conversation today at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
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Learn more about Dr. Peterson's work
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Welcome back to The Table! In this month's episode, Katie and Macayla are diving into a critical and timely issue: Juvenile Life Without Parole (JLWOP) in Michigan. We’re joined by Jose Burgos from the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth to unpack the historical context of JLWOP, the racial disparities that define its use, and the status of the pending legislation in Michigan.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of rape and homicide. Listener discretion is advised.
Tune in to learn more about the fight to end juvenile life without parole in Michigan—and how you can be part of the change. Listen today at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
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Learn more about the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
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How can workforce development programs create brighter futures for at-risk and justice-involved youth? In this episode of The Table, we explore the power of youth-driven career pathways with Lori Roddy, Executive Director of Neutral Zone, and a special young adult guest who has participated in one of their programs.
Neutral Zone, a youth-focused nonprofit in Ann Arbor, provides creative spaces, mentorship, and workforce training through programs like Future Corps, a 10-year transitional initiative designed to help young people successfully navigate adulthood. We also discuss how Michigan’s expanded Child Care Fund can support programs like these, ensuring more young people have access to career opportunities and community-based support.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
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In this episode of The Table, we dive into the challenges and opportunities surrounding youth re-entry in Michigan. How do young people transition back into their communities after time in a detention or residential facility? What support systems are in place to help them succeed?
Joining us is Dr. Paul Elam from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) to discuss their Juvenile Re-Entry Program. Tune in as we unpack the importance of wraparound services, the role of community-based care, and how recent juvenile justice reforms in Michigan are shaping the future of youth re-entry. Plus, hear Dr. Elam’s insights on what more needs to be done to ensure every young person has a fair chance at a fresh start.
Listen now at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
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We are thrilled to bring you a brand new season of The Table! This season, Macayla and Katie will dive even further into conversations surrounding juvenile justice efforts, and the inspiring advocates behind them. Topics range from hearing a powerful success story from a workforce development program alum to learning what makes an effective re-entry program for justice-impacted youth and more! Each episode will offer a new perspective on ways we can support our young people across the state.
We invite you to listen to our premiere episode, as Macayla and Katie reflect on the topics discussed during Season 3 of The Table. Later in the episode, listeners will hear from Jen Peacock, MCYJ’s Policy Director, and Denita Dorsey, MCYJ’s Outreach and Advocacy Manager, as they give exciting updates about current projects at MCYJ.
Listen now at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
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We’ve got a very special episode of The Table that you don’t want to miss! This month, Macayla and Katie offer an exclusive update on what’s in store for MCYJ in the coming months. Plus, we’re thrilled to have Denita Dorsey, Outreach and Advocacy Manager, joining us to offer a dive deep into our first Voices of Youth Justice fellowship program. Listen now at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
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Join Macayla and Katie for the finale of a special two-part episode of The Table, as they continue to explore how recent changes to the Child Care Fund will benefit different counties in Michigan. This month, the duo hears from Nicole Faulds of Macomb Co., as she discusses how the additional funding from the CCF is pivotal in expanding youth programs. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
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Reach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org & kmartin@miyouthjustice.org
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Join Macayla and Katie for part one of a brand new episode of The Table, where they explore changes to the Child Care Fund that are set to take place in Michigan, with Thom Lattig, Ottawa County juvenile court director. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
Other Resources:
Reach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org & kmartin@miyouthjustice.org
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We're excited to bring you a brand new episode of The Table, where Macayla and Katie discuss the historical background of juvenile court fines and fees with Ray Durham, from the National Center for Youth Law. The trio examines how Michigan's recent movement to eliminate the majority of fines and fees will benefit youth and their families. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
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We're excited to bring you a new episode of The Table, where Macayla and Katie explore the power of restorative justice in transforming the lives of young people and communities with Belinda Dulin, executive director of the Dispute Resolution Center. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
Other Resources:
Reach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org & kmartin@miyouthjustice.org
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We encourage you to listen to a new episode of The Table, as Macayla and Katie discuss why it's important for youth to have a seat at the table in regards to juvenile justice, with special guests Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang and Michigan State Representative Kara Hope. MCYJ Outreach and Advocacy Manager Denita Dorsey also stops by to share the importance of creating an additional set of core values specific to youth engagement. Listen at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!
Other Resources:
Reach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org & kmartin@miyouthjustice.org
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Macayla Jones and Katie Martin are excited to return for episode 2 of "The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice!" This episode, Macayla and Katie are joined by special guest Maria Degillo from Communities United as they discuss school issues, solutions and programs that can be adopted by school districts across the nation.
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Reach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org & kmartin@miyouthjustice.org
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"The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice" is back for another season, with new hosts Macayla Jones and Katie Martin! To kick off season 3, Macayla and Katie will introduce themselves and recap what MCYJ has been up to this past year. This episode also features special guest MCYJ Policy Director Jennifer Peacock, as she reflects on how the historic juvenile justice bill package that was recently signed into law will affect Michigan moving forward.
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Reach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org, kmartin@miyouthjustice.org
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To close out the second season of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain Haidri summarizes this season’s episodes and shares some outtakes from past interviews. But first, Jennifer Peacock shares major legislative updates!
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On this month’s episode of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Macayla Jones joins the show to share conversations with Judge Karen Braxton of Wayne County and Jason Smith, MCYJ’s Executive Director. They talk about how they arrived at careers in juvenile justice, interesting stories from their personal and professional past, and more!
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On this month’s episode of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain Haidri talks to Joshua Pease, Director of the Youth Defense Project at the State Appellate Defender Office. Josh shares some updates about SADO, expansions to its mission, and funding it hopes to secure this year. Husain then asks him about what it means for a minor to be charged as an adult, why it happens, and the process. Josh then breaks down the Juvenile Justice Task Force’s proposed amendments to the waiver process.
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On this month’s episode of “The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice,” Husain talks to Josh Rovner from the Sentencing Project about diverting youth from the juvenile justice system. They talk about the merits of diversion practices, and Husain discusses MCYJ’s efforts to promote diversion across the state. For more information:
Diversion: A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice
Opinion | Michigan needs a statewide approach to reform juvenile justice (Bridge)
Reach out to Husain: hhaidri@miyouthjustice.org
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