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Dec 27

Dec 27 Illinois rethinks its approach to juvenile justice - Three part series

Mike Langenright

Juvenile Justice News, Ideas and Opinions

More than 100 years ago, Illinois became the first state to create a separate court for juveniles. Now, Illinois is once again changing the way it treats young offenders.

Part 1: Illinois rethinks its approach to juvenile justice
Part 2: At America's largest juvenile detention facility, teaching kids to ‘think slow’
Part 3: New court aims to redefine youth justice in Chicago