Advocates Cautious About California Proposal to Move State Detention to Counties
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Juvenile justice advocates are expressing tempered enthusiasm over the planned closing of California’s state-run facilities.
From Washington State to Florida, Coronavirus Changes Juvenile Corrections
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As the U.S. enters its fourth month of battling the coronavirus pandemic, states continue to evaluate ways to redirect new juvenile cases and monitor inmates. The juvenile justice system is teeming.
Correctional Health Is Public Health: Jails and Prisons Are Vectors For COVID-19
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As of April 8, Chicago’s Cook County Jail was the top cluster for the virus that causes COVID-19 in the U.S. As of today, it’s the Marion Correctional Institution in Marion, Ohio, according to data compiled by the New York Times.
Moratorium on Juvenile Court Fees and Fines Can Ease Family Burdens During COVID-19
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As the COVID-19 pandemic explodes into a full-blown public health and economic crisis, states around the country are beginning to recognize that now is not the time to assess and collect fees and fines in the criminal legal system. These emergency reforms are win-win: Families keep the money they need for daily survival, and criminal courts free up their time and attention to concentrate on more pressing issues.
Imprisoned on Drug Charges, Woman Seeks COVID Clemency
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Sandra Lawson was only months away from graduating high school when she found out her grandfather had died.
NC Youth Detention Workers Get COVID Tests, But No Widespread Plans to Test Juveniles
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When coronavirus blazed through Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro, N.C., in mid-April, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) tested everyone. At last count, the prison had 467 positive cases out of 701 men tested.
Coronavirus Produces School Closures, Uncertain Futures, Extra Stress for Alabama Teens
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Just like teenagers across Alabama and the nation, Frazier is trying to finish a school year without the grounding of his usual routine — in the middle of a global public health crisis. While it’s rare for young people to have life-threatening reactions to coronavirus, that doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling through the disruptions in daily life. Being away from the routine and safety of school, extracurriculars, work and friends can be dangerous for young people’s mental and physical well-being.
How to Help Struggling Kids During Coronavirus
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This time of year usually marks year-end celebrations and summer preparations for youth. But with regular traditions like prom and graduation on hold, and with many jobs in limbo, teenagers in Alabama aren’t sure what to expect for the coming months.
Alabama Anti-gun Violence Activists Expect Uptick In Shootings Due to COVID-19 Stress
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As coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life, anti-gun violence advocates worry the communities hit hardest will see spikes in shootings.
Isolated in a Harlem Youth Shelter: One Youth’s Tale of COVID-19
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First, it was just a headache. A migraine burrowing into his forehead, one that heated and cooled his body, made the room spin a little. But he didn’t usually have migraines. The dizziness and the onset of nausea felt wrong. Like they could be something more. On the outer edges of New York City, as the sound of sirens had started to become more frequent, a troubling thought came to his mind.