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John Howard Association Grant
Organization - John Howard Association
Grant Amount - $75,000
Foundation - MacArthur Foundation
Grant Purpose - in support of activities to track and monitor the progress of implementing reforms in youth corrections under the new Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice.
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John Howard Association - $380,000 from the MacArthur Foundation - to track and monitor the progress of implementing reforms in youth corrections under the new Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice as part of the Illinois Models for Change initiative (over two years).
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Stichting Forest Peoples Programme - $150,000 from the Ford Foundation - To help indigenous peoples groups monitor progress toward implementing a new approach to conservation that recognizes and respects indigenous rights at international and national levels
David J. Steinhart - $125,460 from the California Endowment - The California Juvenile Justice Policy Project: To develop and advance a public policy advocacy agenda for improving access to mental and behavioral health services for youth in California involved with the juvenile justice system.
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