Nation Nov 17 Parole granted to inmate who played key role in juvenile detention debate By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Nation Dec 16 Minnesota juvenile sentenced to life in prison walks free after 18 years Earlier this year, The Associated Press and APM Reports uncovered new evidence and serious flaws in the police investigation, ultimately leading to the creation of an independent national legal panel to review the case. By Associated Press
Nation Dec 10 Watch 8:36 In Maryland, many juvenile offenders languish in prison without parole Nearly a year ago, President Trump signed a bipartisan federal criminal justice reform bill that reduced mandatory sentences. Many states followed suit -- but not Maryland. In collaboration with the University of Maryland’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, John Yang… By John Yang
Arts Aug 30 Watch 3:15 A brief but spectacular take on giving incarcerated youth a voice Photographer Richard Ross has documented the U.S. juvenile justice system for the better part of a decade, producing the books “Juvie Talk” and “Girls in Justice” based on his experiences with incarcerated youth. He believes the kids he meets are…
Nation Jul 30 Watch 7:07 In Dallas, how art and culinary skills are helping juvenile offenders stay out of jail In Dallas, two programs aim to shift the conversation around juvenile justice -- one by bringing young people into the kitchen, and the other by using art to address trauma. Creative Solutions and Cafe Momentum offer juvenile offenders the chance… By John Yang
Jan 07 Clemency granted to Tennessee woman sentenced to life at age 16 By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted clemency to Cyntoia Brown, who had been serving a life sentence but who will be released on parole on Aug. 7 — exactly 15 years from the date she was first arrested. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 24:56 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 4, 2017 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 4, President Trump embarks on a five-nation trip to Asia, and an investigation finds widespread abuse in Florida’s juvenile justice system. Also, meet the 8-year-old Syrian girl who is writing a book on surviving… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 10:14 Should juveniles be incarcerated with adults? By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green While all states can charge juveniles as adults, often for the most serious crimes, North Carolina and New York do so for every 16- or 17-year-old, regardless of the offense. People who want to raise the age of adult responsibility… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 9:48 Should a juvenile sex offender be locked up indefinitely? By William Brangham, Mike Fritz Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 9:16 To help delinquent girls, programs aim to rehabilitate rather than incarcerate By PBS News Hour In America's juvenile justice system, experts say girls, who make up a larger portion of incarcerated youth than in the past, have often been victims of trauma and abuse. Now, programs in Jacksonville, Florida, aim to rehabilitate rather than incarcerate. Continue watching