Children are now being exposed to a controversial interrogation technique by adults that can lead to false confessions the American Bar Association … [Read more...]
Juvenile Lifers Unprepared for Board Hearings
While some youthful offenders are finding new hope in getting out of prison, more are not found suitable for release or are unprepared for their board … [Read more...]
The ‘Hidden Victims’
Children with incarcerated mothers are often referred to as “hidden victims,” and are among the most at-risk population in the United States, a study … [Read more...]
Capturing the Stories of 1,000 Jailed Juveniles
An unassuming “gentle giant,” Richard Ross is a photojournalist who spent five years traveling 30 states to interview more than 1,000 incarcerated … [Read more...]
Senate Pushes Bill 124 to Reduce Juvenile Solitary Confinement
Legislation that limits the use of solitary confinement at state and county juvenile correctional facilities was passed by the California Senate. It … [Read more...]
Senators Aim to Revive Shrunken Juvenile Justice Funds
In the course of a decade, federal funding for juvenile justice declined to about half of what was appropriated when Congress last reauthorized the … [Read more...]
Sentencing a 13-Year-Old to Life in Prison
Nationwide, more than 2,200 juveniles under the age of 18 are serving life sentences—dozens were 13-14 at the time of their offense, according to a … [Read more...]
Obamacare Makes Pell Grants Accessible for Youth Offenders
Access to higher education for juvenile offenders during incarceration is more possible because the Obama administration has ruled that these youth … [Read more...]
Kid CAT’s ‘State of Youth’ Measures Progress
Six months into the year, Kid CAT has made significant progress in accomplishing its goals and activities. The changes stem from exceptional work by … [Read more...]
Legislature Looks Toward Juvenile Evaluations Again
California legislators are seeking to instate a process that would require courts to evaluate a juvenile offender before finding him or her eligible … [Read more...]
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