Juvenile Justice
Monday, September 25, 2023
AL sees fewer kids incarcerated; their advocates say more could be done
The number of children locked behind bars in Alabama has declined, but their advocates said more needs to be done to create alternatives to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
A call for greater focus on youth justice in Kentucky
The number of children behind bars in Kentucky has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to create …
Monday, September 25, 2023
Fewer NC youths locked up, but more juvenile justice reforms needed
The number of children behind bars in North Carolina has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
Fewer juveniles locked up in WV; recommendations to continue the trend
The number of children behind bars in West Virginia has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
A call to action to see fewer children incarcerated in MS
The number of children behind bars in Mississippi has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates say more work could be done to …
Report Offers Ways to Reduce Jail, Prison Populations in NC
The U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% since the start of mass incarceration 50 years ago and now, reform advocates are calling for its end …
Report Explores Ways to End Mass Incarceration in AL
After 50 years of mass incarceration, the U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% and now advocates are calling for its end in Alabama and …
Hearing Friday on Bill to Halt Restitution Fines for Juvenile Crime
A bill will be heard in the State Senate Appropriations Committee tomorrow that would stop requiring youths convicted of a crime to pay restitution…
Mounting Evidence Finds Youth Incarceration Ineffective
A wealth of research shows youth incarceration doesn't increase public safety or work for youth well-being, according to a recent report from the …
IL Works to Take Youth into Account in Life Sentences
It's only been a few months since Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill ending life sentences without parole for people in Illinois who were under 21 when …
Limiting Solitary Confinement Part of MN Juvenile Justice Overhaul
Minnesota is about to implement several juvenile justice system reforms that are being cheered by advocates. The public-safety omnibus bill approved …
IL Sees Significant Long-Term Decline in Youth Incarcerations
Illinois is seeing a steady drop in youth arrests and therefore, fewer adolescents locked up in juvenile and adult detention facilities. Josh Rovner…