If the answer to any of these questions is no, join Karen Pittman as she talks with Shay Bilchik, founder and director of the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown University.  Shay, an attorney by training, has been on the cutting edge of systems reform for decades as head of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the Clinton Administration and CEO of the Child Welfare League of America.  We guarantee that you'll leave the conversation convinced that we really do know what works, but we just don't use this evidence effectively enough to create lasting, scalable practice and policy change.

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Baton Rouge leaders recently convened an Urban Congress focused on improving outcomes for boys and men of color. The congress was developed by MetroMorphosis, an urban renewal nonprofit led by Reverend Raymond Jetson, with technical support and guidance from the Forum's Larry Pasti. More than 250 people attended the all-day event, including elected officials, community leaders, members of the clergy, business leaders and college students. Leaders discussed ways to address problems facing young men of color, such as dropping out, incarceration and difficult employment prospects. The group is committed to working together for at least seven years to make an impact on these issues. 

After the convening, working groups and a Steering Committee have been formed and are refining their goals, mission and vision. The group has started collecting additional data on the assets and programs that are currently in Baton Rouge to serve this population. To learn more about the Urban Congress and the ongoing work please visit their website.