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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Jan 4, 2024
It's Time to End Solitary Confinement: Ian Manuel's Story
Dec 14, 2023
The Consequences of Police in Schools: A North Carolina Case Study
Sep 14, 2023
This Student Fought a School Fine for Four Years
Jan 26, 2023
Louisiana's Former Death Row is Now Holding Kids
Aug 12, 2022
To Fight a Stacked Federal Bench, the ACLU Goes to the States
Jun 2, 2022
What if Algorithms Worked For Accused People, Instead of Against Them?
May 16, 2022
Politicians Have No Place Making Parole Decisions for Young People
Apr 15, 2022
Michigan Lawmakers Must Protect the Rights of Children and Join the Global Consensus