Supreme Court Considers Life Imprisonment for Juveniles
The Supreme Court is now hearing two cases in which crimes were committed by juveniles. They are judging whether life imprisonment without parole for juveniles is Constitutional or not. Some have argued that it violates the Eighth Amendment (cruel and unusual punishment.) It is an important moment in history for juveniles in prison. Read about [...]
Frances Crook’s Blog
Frances Crook, Director of the Howard League for Penal Reform, has a very informative blog. She is one of the leaders in prison reform today, and a very influential figure in juvenile justice. Check out her recent entry about Project Daedalus: Fig Leaves for a Failing System
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