News in “Juvenile Justice”
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July 1, 2011 -
In the Media
Save Truant Youth Before They Get to Court
From the Seattle Times Read More
June 30, 2011 -
From the field
Illinois Legislature Approves Bill Encouraging Local Treatment for Juveniles
By large margins, the Illinois General Assembly approved legislation directing juvenile court judges to consider whether treatment in a youth's community would be a better option than sentencing the youth to a juvenile prison. Read More
June 30, 2011 -
From the field
Texas to Close Youth Prisons, Shift Funds to Community-Based Treatment
The Texas Legislature passed a bill signed into law by Governor Perry to close 3 of 10 state youth prisons and shift the funds to community-based rehabilitation programs and sanctions. Read More
June 16, 2011 -
Publication
Supreme Court Ruling Protects Miranda Rights of Children
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that age must be considered by law enforcement in determining whether Miranda warnings must be given to children during police interrogations. Read More
April 28, 2011 -
From the field
Investments in Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Reform Leverage State Funding
The new funding will support local projects that divert young people from formal juvenile court, establish community-based alternatives to incarceration, and improve county-based systems for providing legal representation. Read More
April 25, 2011 -
In the Media
Reconsidering Sending Juvenile Killers to Jail for Life
From the New York Times Read More
April 20, 2011 -
In the Media
Where Juveniles Get Arrested Can Matter as Much as Why in Illinois
From WBEZ Chicago Read More
April 18, 2011 -
Video
Peer Jury Reduces Flow of Teens from School to Juvenile Justice System
A peer jury at Manual High School in Peoria, Illinois, has helped to dramatically reduce the number of teens entering the juvenile justice system from school. It is one of a number of projects supported by ...
Read MoreApril 5, 2011 -
In the Media
States Change Laws, Send Fewer Juveniles to Adult Court
From USA Today. The Campaign for Youth Justice is a MacArthur grantee. Read More
April 5, 2011 -
In the Media
Juvenile Justice Changes in Illinois Praised
The Champaign for Youth Justice is a MacArthur grantee. Read More
