News & Commentary about Juvenile Justice

Youth are still developing, so as a result society treats kids and adults differently in several contexts, such as driving and serving in the military. Yet in the criminal justice system, we treat youth as adults.
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Oct 17, 2012
New Support for Ending the Solitary Confinement of Youth

Oct 10, 2012
Growing Up Locked Down: Youth in Solitary Confinement

Oct 1, 2012
California Gives Hope to Child Offenders Sentenced to Die in Prison

Sep 26, 2012
Gingrich Argues States Should Abandon Life Imprisonment without Parole for Juveniles

Sep 7, 2012
Seeking a Second Chance: Children Sentenced to Life Without Parole Seek Justice Before International Tribunal
Jul 13, 2012
Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

Jun 25, 2012
ÌÇÐÄVlogLens: Supreme Court Rules Against Mandatory Life Without Parole for Children

Jun 1, 2012
Honor Student Jailed and Fined for Missing School

May 30, 2012
Justice Department Takes First Steps to Protect Kids from Rape