News in “Justice”
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September 12, 2012 - From the field
The Effects of Incarceration of Youth on Family Members
MacArthur-supported Campaign for Youth Justice has compiled stories from many family members of incarcerated youth. Read More
August 27, 2012 - From the field
California Supreme Court Prohibits Lengthy Sentences for Juveniles Convicted of Non-Homicide Crimes
The California Supreme Court ruled in People v. Caballero that a term of years sentence that is tantamount to life for a juvenile in a non-homicide is unconstitutional. In the case, the Court held that the ... Read More
August 26, 2012 - In the Media
"Debate on Brain Scans as Lie Detectors Highlighted in Maryland Murder Trial"
From The Washington Post
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August 20, 2012 - In the Media
"Delayed Development: 20-Somethings Blame the Brain"
From The Wall Street Journal
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August 18, 2012 - In the Media
"Kids Behind Bars: Illinois Rethinks Juvenile Justice"
From NPR
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August 16, 2012 - In the Media
"Study of Judges Finds Evidence From Brain Scans Led to Lighter Sentences"
From The New York Times
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August 10, 2012 - Article
Robert Schwartz Discusses Trends in Juvenile Justice
Robert Schwartz, of Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Law Center, discusses the legal trend in juvenile justice from punishment to rehabilitation. Read More
August 8, 2012 - In the Media
"New Report Charts A Decade of Changes to the Nation’s Juvenile Justice System"
From Youth Today
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August 5, 2012 - Publication
State Legislative Trends in Juvenile Justice Reform
A new report explores trends in juvenile justice state legislation and finds that research on adolescent development has contributed to an increasing number of policies that distinguish juveniles from adult offenders. Read More
July 30, 2012 - From the field
PBS Investigation Finds Border Patrol Abuses
Crossing the Line interviews a former Border Patrol agent, who blows the whistle on overcrowding, deprivation of food and water, and physical abuse. Read More
June 25, 2012 - From the field
Supreme Court Eliminates Mandatory Life Without Parole for Juveniles
U.S. Supreme Court ruled that juveniles may not be sentenced automatically to life without the possibility of parole for homicide. Related research by the MacArthur Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice was cited ... Read More
April 27, 2012 - From the field
Bringing Culture-Specific Juvenile Justice Programs to Tribal Communities
Juvenile justice advocates at the University of Washington, part of MacArthur’s Models for Change initiative, will use a “cultural enhancement” model to bring evidence-based practices to Native American communities. Read More
April 9, 2012 - Publication
Neuroscience Gains Traction in American Courtrooms
An article co-authored by MacArthur Research Network on Law and Neuroscience chair Owen Jones finds that American court cases involving neuroscientific law doubled between 2006 and 2009. Read More
March 18, 2012 - In the Media
"The End of (Discussing) Free Will"
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