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THE JUVENILE COURT OF COOK COUNTY: A LEADER IN JUVENILE JUSTICE


Established in 1899, the Juvenile Court of Cook County was the first institution of its kind in the world, inspired by the principle that the criminal justice system should treat children differently from adults. The court’s founders believed that children are still in the process of developing—emotionally, physically, and intellectually—and therefore need a response from the law that not only holds them accountable, but also provides the care, guidance and services needed to shape their healthy development. For over a hundred years, Cook County’s Juvenile Court has been in the forefront of innovative programming for struggling children and families, always seeking the most effective ways of helping young people make better decisions and lead more productive lives.

Project Lifeline keeps its administrative costs to under 2% of total outflows in order to dedicate as much of its budget as possible to direct support for program participants

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