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Juvenile Justice
Your source for youth perspectives on juvenile justice issues and trends.
Study Stresses Dangers Of Charging Youth As Adults
Until November of last year, California prosecutors could bypass the juvenile justice system, charging minors in adult courts without any…
Why Lawmakers Are Ending Court Fees For Kids
In some California counties for instance, it can cost as much as $30 per-day for room and board for parents whose children are locked up inside juvenile hall.
Black Panther Party 50 Years Later: What’s Changed?
As the Black Panther Party turns 50, we take a look back at their Ten Point Program. How far have we come?
Police And Community At Odds Over Murder of Ferguson Activist Darren Seals
Are police conducting a thorough investigation?
2014 Interview With Ferguson Activist Darren Seals
After the 2014 killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, thousands took to the street in protest of racially biased…
Teen Wonders How to Move Forward After Week Of Violence
Not only has nothing changed between Philando Castile’s death in Falcon Heights and Mike Brown’s death in Ferguson, but in some ways, nothing’s changed between these deaths and lynchings.
Oakland Leaders React to Recent Police Shootings, Protests
The city of Oakland has seen its share of protests — from Oscar Grant to the Occupy movement, to Thursday night’s march…
Update: Alameda County Will Stop Collecting Juvenile Fees
“[Youth Radio stories] helped spark a conversation between advocates and policy makers about reforming the imposition of court fees.”