Massachusetts high court strikes down life without parole for juveniles
Massachusetts’ highest court struck down life sentences without parole for juveniles on Tuesday saying the sentences were unconstitutional. The state’s Supreme Judicial Court’s decision came after the...
View ArticleNew app gives juveniles second chance by expunging criminal records
A new app created by the Juvenile Justice Council is seeking to clear the path for juveniles with criminal records. Expunge.io seeks to inform juveniles about the importance of erasing their criminal...
View ArticleNew law sets age for felony prosecution to 18
A new Illinois law will hopefully curb the student-to-prison pipeline in the state requires 17-year-olds to be turned over to the juvenile courts instead of adult law facilities. The law sets the bar...
View ArticleNew York to no longer place minors in solitary confinement
New York became the largest state in the country to ban placing inmates under the age of 18 in solitude. The decision comes as part of sweeping reforms of the state’s use of solitary confinement. From...
View ArticleReport: Juvenile Justice in Illinois–A Data Snapshot
Project Nia has released a report that provides an overview of juvenile justice in Illinois. The report is intended to offer a brief primer for those who want to better understand how many young people...
View ArticleWhat the Central Park Five case says about race relations in America
The following piece originally appeared on The New York Times under the “To the Editor” section. It was submitted by Sarah Bryer in response to the Central Park Five ruling. By: Sarah Bryer To the...
View ArticleSupreme Court Allows Teens Convicted on Murder a Chance at Parole
On January 25, 2016, the United States Supreme Court has decided that states have to place a ban on mandatory death-in-prison sentences for juveniles retroactively. In 2012, the lawyers of the Equal...
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