A Second Chance For Juvenile Offenders?
After two Supreme Court decisions, states must re-sentence juvenile lifers, giving them the possibility of parole and freedom. We asked a lawyer to help us understand what it all means.
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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.
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.”
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.