"Members of Congress, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and others met with juvenile justice leaders during separate events recently to discuss two publications released by the Council of State Governments Justice Center (CSG Justice Center), which offer state and local governments recommendations to improve outcomes for youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system." http://csgjusticecenter.org/youth/posts/reducing-recidivism-and-improving-outcomes-in-the-juvenile-justice-system/ Leon Smith, Esq. Director, Alternative Schools Project Center for Children's Advocacy 2470 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605