The Backlash Comes for Oakland's Progressive Prosecutor
Pamela Price defends her policies aimed at reforming the criminal justice system and rejecting the over-criminalization of youth amid a recall attempt.
Advocates rally in South Bronx for youth criminal justice reform - Bronx Times
Advocates are pushing for Senate bills to improve the legal protections for youth affected by the criminal justice system in New York.
Austin and Travis County fund diversion program for indigent youth facing low-level DWIs - Austin Monitor
Travis County is extending DWI court diversion programs to continue redirecting low-level offense cases to alternative support systems.
The Backlash Comes for Oakland's Progressive Prosecutor
Pamela Price defends her policies aimed at reforming the criminal justice system and rejecting the over-criminalization of youth amid a recall attempt.
Advocates rally in South Bronx for youth criminal justice reform - Bronx Times
Advocates are pushing for Senate bills to improve the legal protections for youth affected by the criminal justice system in New York.
Austin and Travis County fund diversion program for indigent youth facing low-level DWIs - Austin Monitor
Travis County is extending DWI court diversion programs to continue redirecting low-level offense cases to alternative support systems.
Boy not guilty of endangering life with school fire
A 16-year-old boy was cleared of endangering life after starting a fire at a Catholic school, showing his actions were self-directed.
Rioter, 13, regrets kicking asylum hotel door - but hits out at sentence
The 13-year-old girl regrets her actions during a riot and feels she shouldn't have a long-lasting criminal record for them.
A sweet, kind, and gentle young woman': Judge to consider releasing teen accused of luring Oakland homicide victim
Nelly Rodriguez-Diaz seeks release from jail, claiming she was a victim of human trafficking in a murder case amid serious allegations.
The defense emphasizes her innocence, drawing attention to her character and past trauma rather than the criminal charges she faces.
Teenager detained over protest violence wins custody appeal
A 15-year-old boy's custodial sentence for participating in violent protests was overturned on appeal, highlighting complexities in youth justice and protest laws.
Boy detained for killing 62-year-old man with trip and shove
A 17-year-old boy has been detained for manslaughter after pushing a man to the ground, causing his death.
The boy has been sentenced to a 24-month detention and training order, with 12 months in a young offenders' institution and 12 months of supervision in the community.
Girl involved in deadly Toronto swarming subjected to 6 strip searches in custody | CBC News
A teen girl pleads for a reduced sentence, citing humiliation from repeated strip searches during custody prior to her manslaughter sentencing.
Boy detained for killing 62-year-old man with trip and shove
A 17-year-old boy has been detained for manslaughter after pushing a man to the ground, causing his death.
The boy has been sentenced to a 24-month detention and training order, with 12 months in a young offenders' institution and 12 months of supervision in the community.
Girl involved in deadly Toronto swarming subjected to 6 strip searches in custody | CBC News
A teen girl pleads for a reduced sentence, citing humiliation from repeated strip searches during custody prior to her manslaughter sentencing.
Only prosecute children over riots as last resort, says youth justice chair
Children involved in riots should be prosecuted as a last resort, with case-by-case consideration emphasized by youth justice leaders.
Dramatic cut in number of children entering justice system
IYJS received an 'outstanding' rating after reducing youth reoffending rates significantly, transforming from special measures in the last decade.
Brooklyn Defender Services outlines goals for 2024 legislative session
Brooklyn Defender Services and other public defender offices in New York City are pushing for legislative reforms targeting injustices within the criminal legal, family regulation, and immigration systems.
Advocacy efforts include the Youth Justice and Opportunities Act, the Family Miranda Rights Act, the End Predatory Court Fees Act, and the Treatment Not Jail Act.
Crime and nourishment: the Koori court giving help and hope to traumatised kids
Every child appearing at the New South Wales youth Koori court has their sentence deferred for a chance at rehabilitation and support, combating intergenerational trauma and disadvantage.