The Sentencing Project has released a report showing that automatic charging of youth in adult courts has had a detrimental impact on youth well-being and community safety, with racial disparities and a lack of access to rehabilitative programs being key concerns.
The Sentencing Project’s new fact sheet highlights a dramatic increase in the number of women incarcerated in the US, with the female population behind bars now more than seven times higher than in 1980, and over 1 million women currently under the supervision of the criminal justice system.
Despite a 75% decline in youth incarceration since 2000, racial and ethnic disparities remain in the arrests, sentencing and detention of youth, with youth of color disproportionately affected.
The ACLU of D.C. and Maryland criticized the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services for considering the reopening of the Thomas J.S. Waxter Children’s Center, a condemned juvenile detention facility, arguing that it will worsen health and safety conditions for youth.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1376 into law, which imposes new limits on juvenile probation terms, mandates individualized case plans, and introduces mechanisms to prevent young people from being trapped in cycles of prolonged supervision.
A man is facing six drug-related charges in San Francisco Superior Court, including possession and intent to sell narcotics and using a minor to sell them, with the defense arguing that he was exploited for his addiction and the minor was the one profiting.
A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative reveals that youth of color with disabilities are disproportionately subject to physical assault by staff while incarcerated, highlighting the need for decarceration efforts to prioritize the most marginalized youth.
The Prison Policy Initiative has released a report showing that neurodivergent youth are disproportionately confined and experience higher rates of assault by staff, and are more likely to be funneled into the criminal legal system than receive the care they need.
A San Francisco judge ruled that the teen accused of shooting and attempting to rob 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will remain in juvenile court, rejecting the District Attorney’s effort to transfer the case to adult court.
AB 1376, which would end endless probation for youth in California, has the potential to give them more of a voice in their personal situation and allow them to move forward, rather than being stuck in a revolving door of the juvenile justice system.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is set to review and vote on a package of bills that could strip Washington, D.C., of control over its criminal legal system, impose intrusive federal authority and deliver longer, harsher sentences, even for children.
The Education Justice Coalition has released a report highlighting the systemic failures of Los Angeles County in providing meaningful educational opportunities to incarcerated youth, and calls for immediate action to reform the juvenile system.
Despite significant progress in the US juvenile justice system, some states are regressing towards harsher practices due to sensationalist media coverage and public fear, leading to stricter consequences for young offenders.
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