Archive for the ‘Juvenile Courts’ Category
NY Lacks Staff Psychiatrist For 800 Youths In Custody
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Throw-Away Children: Juvenile Justice in Collapse
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
The system is failing thousands of our most vulnerable youth. Is it time for reform?
The U.S. spends $5 billion a year on juvenile corrections, but it’s hard to argue that taxpayers are getting what they paid for. Many criminologists already agree that the country’s criminal justice system is overdue for reform; but no area seems more in need of urgent attention than juvenile justice.
‘Zero Tolerance’ School Rules Lack Common Sense: Georgia Paper
Monday, February 1st, 2010After Scandal, Pennsylvania Urged To Open Juvenile Courts
Thursday, January 21st, 2010KY Judge: Juvenile Court Record Can Be Opened In Public Interest
Monday, December 21st, 2009Florida High Court Bars Routine Shackling In Juvenile Courts
Friday, December 18th, 2009Youth with Guns
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Juveniles that commit crimes using weapons are brought directly to adult court facing more serious charges and jail time, a recent study, “JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND WEAPONS,” by the New York City Criminal Justice Agency found. In addition, juveniles with a gun charge were more likely to have a previous offense (over 50 percent) and almost 80 per cent were l rearrested within four years.
Read the study.
Use The Crime Report for more information on Juvenile Justice.