Qualified youth offenders in San Diego are given an opportunity to participate in a restorative justice project as an alternative to jail time. “In … [Read more...]
Report: Maximum Security Needed in San Diego Jails
Realignment has caused a significant increase in the number of inmates housed in San Diego County jails and has increased maximum-security housing … [Read more...]
Mothers Loiter Together To Curb Chicago Violence
A group of concerned mothers from the South Side of Chicago is fighting against bloodshed and murder through peaceful loitering. The group of parents … [Read more...]
From Prisoner to Advocate Attorney
America needs serious reform in the juvenile justice system, according to Francis Guzman, a former youth offender turned youth-advocate attorney. “At … [Read more...]
Trauma-Focused Therapy Helps Children With Incarcerated Parents
More than 2.7 million children had a parent incarcerated, and a Brooklyn organization is working to help some of them deal with the post-traumatic … [Read more...]
Humane Approach to Solitary Confinement
Washington State has adopted innovative approaches to treating solitary confinement prisoners more humanely, The Slate Group reports. The changes … [Read more...]
New Florida Law Gives A Break to Juvenile Offenders
Florida juvenile offenders could get second and third chances to avoid arrest under legislation that took effect in October. The new law provides for … [Read more...]
National Runaway Prevention Month
November is designated as National Runaway Prevention Month to highlight the struggles of homeless youth. Each year, between 1.6- and 2.8-million … [Read more...]
Illinois Limits Placing Juveniles in Adult Trials
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation limiting the transfer of certain juveniles into adult court. TRANSFERS The measure ends automatic … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Lawyers Work to Help Youth Offenders in Adult Courts
Two Philadelphia attorneys are taking innovative approaches to assist youth offenders who are referred to adult court. Lauren Fine and Joanna Visser … [Read more...]
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