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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Parents Behind Bars
I remember as a little girl cruising around the streets of San Francisco in my dad’s bright red ’68 Impala,…
Unlocked: The Understaffing Of Juvenile Hall
Staffing shortages are contributing to more fighting among inmates and use of force by guards inside one juvenile hall, where budgets and overtime are on the rise.
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.
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: A Special Investigation
Follow the paper trail and explore our interactive resources as Youth Radio goes behind the scenes, uncovering the true cost of the changing juvenile justice system.
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.