A Republican congressman introduced a bill to end life-without-parole and defacto life sentences for children in the federal criminal justice system. The bill, known as HR 6011, was introduced by congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), according to an … [Read more...]
Committee recommends better youth treatment
A committee made sweeping recommendations on the use of pepper spray, shackling, visitation rights and vegetarian meal options for incarcerated youths. “This time around was historic; we are advocating for changes that have never been addressed … [Read more...]
Youth correctional facility helps 15 offenders graduate
Fifteen youth offenders graduated last month from Johanna Boss High School, which is inside the O.H. Close Youth Correctional Facility in Stockton. “Do not let your past kill your future,” said Clay Rojas, Parkside Church’s pastor. Rojas, an … [Read more...]
The over use of pepper spray on juveniles
Guards at a Wisconsin youth detention facility were found to have pepper-sprayed teenage inmates more than 100 times in the first six months of the year, reports the Wisconsin State Journal. The information was based on a report filed by the state … [Read more...]
‘Dirty Look’ Gets Teen Girl More Prison Time
‘The only misconduct tickets she received prior to the new sentence were for defying an order and giving a guard an ‘intimidating look,’ and yelling...’ Youths sentenced to adult prisons in Michigan are protesting with lawsuits. Plaintiffs are suing … [Read more...]