Juvenile Justice
Double murder suspect, 14, to be tried as an adult
Vincent Lamar Oliver Jr., from Alabama, is alleged to have fatally shot two people in their 20s.
Man, Sentenced as 15-Year-Old, Freed From Jail 41 Years Later: 'I Made It'
Anthony Davis, of South Florida, was given a life sentenced in 1982 for armed robberies.
Lawmakers Cannot Ignore the Victimization of Children in the Justice System
We know that children are different from adults in terms of their brain development, diminished impulse control, susceptibility to peer influence, poor decision-making and inability to foresee consequences under heightened emotional pressure. Yet our judicial system often disregards child status and fails to implement appropriate protections.
High School Student Charged After Alleged Assault of Teen in Pride Flag
A high school student who allegedly attacked another student over an LGBTQ pride flag has reportedly been charged with disorderly conduct, simple battery and disruption of a public facility.
Teenage Murder Suspect Accused of Killing Mother and Sister Escapes Jail
While underage, Luke Craig "is considered dangerous and a threat to public safety," a press release issued by the Kentucky State Police on Sunday stated.
Teen on Probation Put in Juvenile Detention Over Schoolwork Requirement
The high school student's caseworker learned she'd gone to sleep instead of doing her coursework.
Kids Behind Bars Are Trapped in a Racist System—With COVID-19 Closing In
I am livid about what's happening to incarcerated children in America. And you should be too.
The Pipeline for Black Children Needs to Be Fixed, Too
We have to seize this moment to fix our juvenile justice pipeline, too.
'Girls Incarcerated' Season 2 Trailer Premiere: Inmates and Family Life
Family life matters a lot.
Two Boys Charged for Killing Half a Million Bees
"They knocked over every single hive, killing all the bees. They wiped us out completely," said Justin Engelhardt, co-owner of Wild Hill Honey.
California Is Ending Child Debtor Prison. Will Others?
States should defy Attorney General Jeff Sessions and end juvenile administrative fees.
L.A. Joins Push to End Juvenile Solitary Confinement
The nation's largest juvenile justice system will no longer allow kids to languish in conditions many call torture.
25 Is the New 18
For years, the criminal justice system has considered anyone 18 or older an adult, but new research suggests the brain of a 23-year-old is still immature.
Can You Be Charged With Murder Without Killing Anyone?
A quarter of juveniles sentenced to life without parole were convicted of "felony murder."
How To Put an End to LGBT Discrimination Behind Bars
An estimated 300,000 LGBT youth are arrested and/or detained each year.