top of page

The Latest

The Latest is PayBack's space for reflection, insight, and bold ideas. Here, we share thought pieces that explore the challenges and opportunities within restorative juvenile justice and highlight our ongoing work to restore youth and communities. 

Turning RED Data into Cross-System Alignment and Restorative Impact
By Krista Knight-Paisley, Executive Director 

New data from the 2024 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Report reveal persistent racial gaps in St. Louis County’s juvenile justice system. In this analysis, our executive director explores how these disparities are driven not by youth behavior but by systemic decisions made long before cases reach a judge, and how PayBack, Inc. is turning insight into action. 

RED Report 2024*

Racial Equity Data (RED) Report is an annual publication from the St. Louis County Family Court that tracks and addresses racial disparities in the juvenile justice system. 

*The most recent report is for 2024. When the 2025 report becomes available, this link will be updated.

bottom of page