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Editorial: Don’t give up on our youth

December 31, 2024 by Marcus Henderson

Should we be concerned — has America given up on our youth when it comes to the criminal justice system? As the pendulum swings back to the “tough … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial Tagged With: juveniles, youth offenders

La ley SB 203 proteje derechos Miranda para adolescentes

January 14, 2022 by Edwin Chavez

Ser esposado y puesto en el asiento trasero de un carro-patrulla o ser interrogado por detectives veteranos como sospechoso, puede ser abrumador para … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ESPANOL, SPANISH, YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: Juvenile Justice, Miranda rights, SQ News Espanol, Youth Offender, youth offenders

SF may close juvie, divert money to community-based youth offender services

January 14, 2022 by William Tobert

The COVID pandemic has slowed down plans to close San Francisco’s Juvenile Hall, but alternative actions have decreased the number of occupants, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: Juvenile Justice, San Francisco, Youth Offender, youth offenders

California to Shut Down Remaining Youth Facilities by July 2023

June 29, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

California is set to shut down its remaining three youth facilities by July 2023, generating concerns over how to handle young offenders, the Los … [Read more...]

Filed Under: YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: Institutions, Youth Offender, youth offenders

FRANKLIN HEARINGS – ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO AVOID LWOP

June 28, 2021 by Kevin Sawyer

Wood hammer court judge

Youth offenders convicted and given a lengthy prison term by a sentencing court for crimes committed when they were age 26 or under are entitled to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: California Supreme Court, LWOP, Youth Offender, youth offenders

Incarcerated juveniles suffer psychologically during COVID-19 lockdowns

March 31, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

Incarcerated juveniles around the nation are feeling the psychological pressures of being exposed to harsh solitary confinement conditions in the name … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: COVID-19, Health and Wellness, Juvenile Justice, Mental Stimulation, youth offenders

LAPD sued for mislabeling Back and Latinx people as gang members

February 25, 2021 by Vincent O'Bannon

The Justice X Law Group is suing the Los Angeles Police Department, alleging Black and Latinx men and women are being mislabeled as gang … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: gang members, Los Angles Police Department, Youth Offender, youth offenders

Correspondence with Miami Youth Academy

January 31, 2021 by Administrators

In October, students at Miami Youth Academy and men at San Quentin State Prison in California started a letter exchange facilitated by the Prison … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tagged With: Juvenile Justice, Prison Journalism Project, Prison Stories, youth offenders

Removing police from Florida schools a hot button issue

December 31, 2020 by Amir Shabazz

USA Florida location map

A push to remove police from within schools is among the hot button issues in this season of nationwide protest. But in Florida, an inconsistent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Juvenile Justice, school-to-prison pipeline, youth offenders

Early release of court juveniles

November 27, 2020 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

From last in the league to playing in the championship.  Hard work and dedication have once again paid off.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, four California state-run juvenile facilities are slated to close, according to a Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read Tagged With: Governor Gavin Newson, Juvenile Justice, Youth Offender, youth offenders

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