Crime and Justice NewsApr 18, 20221 minSC To Reform Youth Prison After DOJ Suit Alleging DeficienciesThe South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice will reform its beleaguered central prison for youths under a settlement agreement with...
Crime and Justice NewsMar 16, 20222 minYouth Detention in U.S. 'Vastly Understated,' Advocates SayThe U.S. incarcerates a high number of children and adolescents every year, at least 240,000 cases in 2019. Disproportionately, they are...
Crime and Justice NewsFeb 18, 20221 minEx-Prosecutors Urge DOJ to Reconsider Life for JuvenilesA group of former federal, state, and local prosecutors has urged the Justice Department to reconsider how it punishes juveniles accused...
Crime and Justice NewsFeb 17, 20222 minCT Will Be First State With Free Phone Calls To Juvenile InmatesWhen Diane Lewis’ 17-year-old son was locked up in an adult prison, she got caught in a spiral of spending funds intended for household...