Juvenile Justice
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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…
IL Lawmakers Pass Bill to Prevent Unfair Youth Sentencing
Illinois could soon be the fourth state to pass a law to prevent unfair youth sentencing. The legislation encourages criminal courts to recognize …
Helping Arkansas Foster Youth Succeed as Adults
May is National Foster Care Month and in Arkansas, the number of foster youths near adulthood has dropped slightly, according to a new report…
Report: Older Foster Youths Lean Toward Higher Ed
Children who stay in foster care beyond age 18 are likely to pursue higher education, according to the Fostering in Youth Transitions 2023 report by …
Report Examines Foster Youths' Transitions to Adulthood
The number of foster youths near adulthood has dropped slightly in Washington state, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation …
Officials Hold First-Ever Review of IL Pretrial Juvenile Detention System
Attorneys, state employees and juvenile justice reform advocates will gather virtually Friday to receive updates on county pretrial juvenile …