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…
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Why Lawmakers Are Ending Court Fees For Kids
In some California counties for instance, it can cost as much as $30 per-day for room and board for parents whose children are locked up inside juvenile hall.
Update: Alameda County Will Stop Collecting Juvenile Fees
“[Youth Radio stories] helped spark a conversation between advocates and policy makers about reforming the imposition of court fees.”
Pepper Sprayed In Youth Jail
It’s rare for guards to use pepper spray to control youth held inside most juvenile halls across the country. Youth Radio investigates practices in juvenile hall in Alameda County, California.
Unlocked: From Probation to Incarceration
In recent years, Alameda country’s incarcerated juvenile population dropped by half. Now, instead of using detention centers that remove kids from their homes, judges are ordering young offenders into the probation system. But the system presents hidden challenges.
Teens Hack Alameda County (With Permission)
Hacking doesn’t mean breaking stuff anymore. The term has evolved. Now, hacking is often a form of making.
Double Charged: Teens On House Arrest On GPS
Seventeen-year-old Elisa Morris-Jackson is sitting on the couch in sweatpants and a hoodie. It’s seven p.m. and she’s watching the…
Double Charged: The True Co$t Of Juvenile Justice
You might think the cost of juvenile incarceration and rehabilitation is covered by taxpayers and state budgets. But increasingly, a portion of those costs is being passed on to families.
Underage And Undercover: Meet The Teen Vice Squad
Over 100 teenagers in California spent a recent Saturday asking adults to buy them alcohol. An outbreak of underage drinking? Nope– just the opposite. These kids gave up their time to serve as Youth Decoys in the middle of a sting.