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Commentary: Let’s Treat Juveniles in Detention at Least as Well as Animals in Zoo

Aug 25, 2015, 1:15 PM 0

By Elizabeth Clarke Juvenile Justice Information Exchange The other night my grandson, who is 8 years old, came over for dinner. It was one of those perfect summer evenings, warm with a slight breeze, and we decided to walk…

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Pilot Program Seeks to Divert Kids from Juvenile Justice System

Jan 17, 2014, 12:58 PM 0

By Gary Gately Juvenile Justice Information Exchange A pilot program in Wayne County, Mich., provides police training on how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance abuse problems with youth and to refer them to community-based programs…

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Study: Many Convicted Juveniles Say They Falsely Admitted Crime

Nov 8, 2013, 12:04 PM 0

By Gary Gately JJIE:Juvenile Justice Information Exchange More than a third of juveniles…