American Civil Liberties Union

Our constitution is meant to safeguard against government abuses of power. But all too often, the rights of those involved in the criminal justice system are compromised or ignored. The ACLU works to reform the criminal justice system and make the promise of fair treatment a reality for all people. >> More about the ACLU's Criminal Justice work.

Criminal Justice : Resources

Report: Locking Up Our Children (05/14/2008)

Profiles of Kids at Risk - Atlanta, GA (02/26/2008)

Statement - Pamela Anderson (02/22/2007)
The sister of the plaintiff in Duncan et al v. State of Michigan speaks out.

Duncan et al v. State of Michigan - Executive Summary (02/22/2007)
The state of Michigan has a constitutional obligation to provide counsel to all persons accused of crimes who cannot afford to hire an attorney. The state of Michigan has long abdicated this constitutional duty by failing to fund or provide oversight for public defense services.

Profiles of Kids at Risk - Winner, SD (03/28/2006)

Disproportionate Minority Contact (03/28/2006)

Ensuring Access to Counsel in Ohio: Ohio Juvenile Justice Overview (03/09/2006)
A Fact Sheet by the ACLU, The Children's Law Center & The Office of the Ohio State Public Defender

Ensuring Access to Counsel in Ohio: Estimated Waiver Rates By County (03/09/2006)
A Fact Sheet by the ACLU, The Children's Law Center & The Office of the Ohio State Public Defender

Ensuring Access to Counsel in Ohio: Why Youth Waive Their Right to Counsel (03/09/2006)
A Fact Sheet by the ACLU, The Children's Law Center & The Office of the Ohio State Public Defender

Ensuring Access to Counsel in Ohio: Stories of Children Who Waived (03/09/2006)

Ensuring Access to Counsel in Ohio: A Demographic Profile of Children in the Juvenile Justice System (03/09/2006)
A Fact Sheet by the ACLU, The Children's Law Center & The Office of the Ohio State Public Defender

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