The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice

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!Visit our website to learn more about our work

Join Macayla and Katie for the season 3 finale of The Table, as they delve into the intersection between the juvenile justice and child welfare systems with Michael D. Davis-Thomas, a youth advocate, student, and speaker. Listen to the insightful and powerful discussion now at www.miyouthjustice.org/thetable or wherever you find your podcasts!

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!Other Resources:Find out more about our workApply for the Voices of Justice Youth FellowshipSubmit a design for our Youth T-shirt ContestReach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org & kmartin@miyouthjustice.org

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:Find out more about our workReach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org & kmartin@miyouthjustice.org

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!Other Resources:Learn more about the National Center for Youth LawLearn more about RayFind out more about our work

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:Learn more about the Dispute Resolution CenterLearn more and buy tickets for our gala, Advocacy in Action!Find out more about our workReach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org & kmartin@miyouthjustice.org

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:Learn more about Michigan State Senator Stephanie ChangLearn more about Michigan State Representative Kara HopeLearn more about Denita Dorsey, MCYJ Outreach and Advocacy ManagerLearn more and buy tickets for our gala, Advocacy in Action!Find out more about our workReach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org & kmartin@miyouthjustice.org

"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.Other Resources:Implementation of Justice for Kids and CommunitiesChanges to Michigan juvenile justice system signed into law (Detroit Free Press)Michigan Enacts Laws to Reform Its Juvenile Justice SystemReach out to Macayla and Katie: mjones@miyouthjustice.org, kmartin@miyouthjustice.org