From Congressman Tony Cárdenas:

This bill has been endorsed by Human Rights for Kids, Campaign for Youth Justice, Justice Roundtable, National Association of Counsel for…

From Education Post:

Since schools have been shuttered, the number of youth being referred to the juvenile justice system has decreased significantly—by 50%. This is yet another example of how…

WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2020)—Juvenile public defenders across the United States are overworked and under paid. However, policymakers can improve the currently flawed system in ways that will benefit…

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and too many others have revived statewide conversations around racial disparities within Florida’s criminal justice system. While much of this dialogue…

From Child Trends:

When replacing in-person visits with video technology, maintain the structure and content of regular meetings as much as possible and show patience as youth adjust to new…

From U.S. House floor remarks:

Rep. Mary Scanlon (D-PA-5): Mr. Speaker, this legislation is supported by a bipartisan coalition of groups, including, #cut50, the Campaign for Youth Justice, the…

Admissions to juvenile detention facilities are down since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, meaning that fewer youth are being placed in secure out-of-home centers. The costs to maintain these…

This July, Judge Mary Ellen Brennan of Oakland County came under fire for deciding to detain a 15-year-old, referred to as Grace in early reporting, for not completing her schoolwork and thus…

Dear Governor Parson, Senate President Pro Tem Schatz, and House Speaker Haahr:

We, the undersigned, write to urge you to reject legislation being considered during the special session that will…