Juvenile Justice
Ignorance of their basic rights can make it difficult for young offenders to protect their own interests, and too often, juveniles forgo their rights without realizing that they have done so. The ACLU works to ensure adequate representation, decent care and conditions during periods of incarceration, and other rights for juveniles in the justice system. Through our focus on the School-to-Prison Pipeline, we also challenge policies and practices in public schools that channel children out of schools and into the criminal justice system.
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