Juvenile and Criminal Justice
May 16, 2013
Letters: Solitary is too cruel for kids
Marsha Levick, Los Angeles Times
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April 30, 2013
Juvenile Law Center Named Best "Law" Website in the 17th Annual Webby Awards
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences announced today that Juvenile Law Center has been named the Best “Law” Website in the 17th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet's highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet.
December 20, 2012
First "Kids for Cash" Settlement Approved
On December 14, 2012, U.S. District Judge A. Richard Caputo gave final approval to a $17.75 million settlement in the Luzerne County, PA “kids for cash” cases with real estate developer Robert Mericle.
August 16, 2012
California Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling Prohibiting Lengthy Sentences for Juveniles Convicted of Non-Homicide Crimes
The California Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling today in People v. Caballero, holding that a term of years sentence that is effectively a de facto life without parole sentence for a juvenile in a non-homicide case violates the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 decision in Graham v. Florida.
Juvenile and Criminal Justice
April 26, 2013
Kip Kinkel uses landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling to challenge sentence
Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian
Juvenile and Criminal Justice
April 24, 2013
Law slow to respond to sexting tragedies
Emily Bazelon, Slate
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Associate Director Lourdes Rosado advocates on behalf of children in the foster care and justice systems. She is a recognized leader in juvenile law and specializes in diversion and mental health and juvenile justice issues, as well as issues surrounding the Luzerne County "kids-for-cash" scandal.
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