The path to juvenile justice reform in Trump’s America

The path to juvenile justice reform in Trump’s America

The eyes of the nation might be on President-Elect Donald Trump as he builds out his administration, but reformers holding out hope for progress might be wise to divert their gazes somewhere closer.

Especially advocates for juvenile justice reform, many of which may find themselves discouraged by the prospect of reanimating late-20th century America’s tough-on-crime policies. Instead, argues Stoneleigh Foundation Senior Program Officer Marie Williams, juvenile justice reformers should look to local leaders and local legislation.

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Philly locks up kids for truancy, fighting - then goes after parents for child support

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