News in “Juvenile Justice”
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January 29, 2012 -
Info sheet
Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice
The juvenile justice system was founded nearly a century ago on what was then a revolutionary principle: Children are different from adults, and the justice system that deals with them should reflect these differences. Read More
January 26, 2012 -
From the field
Department of Justice, MacArthur Foundation Provide $2 Million to Support Juvenile Justice Reform
MacArthur and the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention together offered $2 million in funding to support best practices in juvenile justice reform across the country. Read More
January 6, 2012 -
From the field
Juvenile Justice Guidebook for Legislators
Published by the National Conference of State Legislators, the guidebook addresses significant research, programs, and legislation concerning the most important juvenile justice issues of the day. Read More
October 25, 2011 -
Publication
Survey Shows Strong Support for Juvenile Rehabilitation
Findings from a 1,000 person national survey about adults’ attitudes on juvenile services showed strong support for a system realigned around rehabilitation. Read More
October 3, 2011 -
In the Media
Peace Project reaches out to troubled youths
From the Peoria Journal-Star Read More
August 30, 2011 -
In the Media
There are Better Alternative to Youth Detention
From Pennlive.com Read More
August 25, 2011 -
From the field
New Law Supports Least Restrictive Sentencing for Youth
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law legislation mandating that juvenile court judges exhaust their least restrictive means of sentencing youth before committing them to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. Read More
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
