News & Commentary about Juvenile Justice

Youth are still developing, so as a result society treats kids and adults differently in several contexts, such as driving and serving in the military. Yet in the criminal justice system, we treat youth as adults.

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A sign made out of confetti that reads "Police Free Schools" on a gate during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Aug 31, 2021

Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police

Protesters demanding removing police officers from schools on steps of Department of Education know as Tweed Courthouse in New York on June 25, 2020.

Feb 25, 2021

President Biden: Stop Funding the Policing of Our Students

A close up of a police officer wears a "Police" label beside a U.S. ICE (standing for Immigration and Customs Enforcement) badge on his vest.

Sep 3, 2020

For Black Immigrants, Police and ICE Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

Jul 31, 2020

Police Divestment Efforts Must Include Universities

Protesters demanding removing police officers from schools on steps of Department of Education in Manhattan, New York.

Jul 9, 2020

Police in Schools Continue to Target Black, Brown, and Indigenous Students with Disabilities. The Trump Administration Has Data That’s Likely to Prove It.

Jul 26, 2019

When Kicking Around an Orange Gets You On Probation

Jul 25, 2019

This County Criminalized Students for Bad Grades – Until Now

Apr 5, 2019

New Student 'Safety' Principles Place Students At Risk

Feb 20, 2019

Cops and No Counselors

Dec 19, 2018

Trump Administration Recommends Slashing Civil Rights Protections for Students of Color