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One feature of the 1994 law that has had baleful unanticipated effects was the adoption of sex offender registries. At the time, experts advised that

Putting the kids center stage, Minors devotes only passing attention to the Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader reporter who uncovered the scandal and the Juvenile Law Center in

This blog is part of a 2-part series celebrating the tenth anniversary of Juvenile Law Center’s Youth Advocacy Program. Start reading the first part

What needs to happen to create a world where youth are not locked up in prisons, and instead allowed to work towards their fullest potential

“We are deeply concerned that this was simply not a lawful or constitutional waiver of her rights,” said Marsha Levick of the Juvenile Law Center.

This week, the appeal gained some allies, with the Philadelphia-based Juvenile Law Center among those filing a supporting brief.

“We are deeply concerned that this was

Philadelphia-based Juvenile Law Center is backing Morgan Geyser's appeal. Geyser admitted she stabbed a classmate with the help of Anissa Weier. Geyser is currently serving a 40-year

Her appeal challenges whether she really had the ability to waive her rights against incriminating herself.

"When she said she would give a statement waiving