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"Dave said his focus was to get the case transferred to juvenile court," Elisco said "When that happened, he had to leave. I was fortunate

Every year we write our resolution lists, make our promises to pilates instructors and swear off the indulgences of the holidays that brought joy and

mplementing the goals outlined in the LCFCE and LCYJE Blueprints will strengthen the ties between systems and advocates to jointly support the success of court-involved

Sue Mangold, CEO of Juvenile Law Center:

“Youth placed in solitary confinement face devastating consequences including depression, sleeplessness, psychosis, and hallucinations. Youth solitary confinement can lead

Attorney Andrew Keats joined the nonprofit on Dec. 3. His work will seek to further economic justice and equity in the juvenile justice system.

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As you look back 20 years, why was the need for juvenile justice reform so critical?
ML: Twenty years ago, the United States was in

Among foster youth who have had five or more placements, more than 90 percent will be involved in the juvenile justice system, according to research

"Cyntoia's sentence is wholly disproportionate for a 16-year-old girl, and therefore unconstitutional," said Marsha Levick, deputy director and chief counsel for Juvenile Law Center. "With a life sentence