On June 15 we held an event exploring how we can transform the juvenile justice system: "There is a Better Way: Ending Our Addiction to Incarceration."

The Burns Institute has recently produced a video about our work in three model sites.

We at The W. Haywood Burns Institute (BI) believe that a major reason why so many youth of color come into contact with the juvenile justice system is because other forces beyond their control have a powerful undertow that often pulls them into the system. That is why we have been convening a number of experts from various fields to explore how certain substantive issue areas overlap, and to identify what drivers from each area may lead youth of color to the juvenile justice system. The subjects have been: Immigration, Housing/Gentrification, Health, Workforce Development, and Education.

We held a successful and sold-out training institute for jurisdictional stakeholders interested in disparities reduction work October 14-16, 2009 in San Francisco.

A King County sheriff's deputy is being charged with misdemeanor 4th-degree assault by the King County Prosecutor's Office.

The Burns Institute is working with Billo Communications, Inc., to produce a video about our work in three model sites.