News & Commentary about Juvenile Justice
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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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Nov 6, 2009
"Give Us Our Books, Don't Treat Us Like Crooks"
Aug 25, 2009
Reform in New York's Juvenile Justice System
Aug 21, 2009
For Students of Color, It May Hurt to Go to School
Aug 11, 2009
Stop Beating Students with Disabilities in Schools
Jul 20, 2009
Ohio Bans Corporal Punishment
Jul 13, 2009
Turning on a Light, Turning Down the Violence — An Innovative Approach to Gangs
Jun 9, 2009
Let's End Juvenile Life Sentences Without Parole Now!
May 7, 2009
Youth PROMISE Act: Recognition That it Takes a Village to Raise a Child
Apr 30, 2009
Stop Beating Children in Schools
Dec 16, 2008
End Abusive, Discriminatory Discipline in Schools: Give All Students a Chance to Thrive