News & Commentary about Juvenile Life Without Parole

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Jun 2, 2022

What if Algorithms Worked For Accused People, Instead of Against Them?

A prisoner holding his extended and clasped hands between the bars of his cell.

What if Algorithms Worked For Accused People, Instead of Against Them?

May 16, 2022

Politicians Have No Place Making Parole Decisions for Young People

Four children (with faces hidden) sitting inside a detention center.

Politicians Have No Place Making Parole Decisions for Young People

Apr 15, 2022

Michigan Lawmakers Must Protect the Rights of Children and Join the Global Consensus

Michigan Lawmakers Must Protect the Rights of Children and Join the Global Consensus

Nov 29, 2017

Growing Up and Growing Old in Prison

Growing Up and Growing Old in Prison

Mar 11, 2015

U.S. Looks Overseas for Human Rights Abuses and Ignores U.N. Report Criticizing Its Youth Detention Practices at Home

U.S. Looks Overseas for Human Rights Abuses and Ignores U.N. Report Criticizing Its Youth Detention Practices at Home

Mar 26, 2014

Only in America: 16-Year-Old Locked Up for the Rest of His Life

Only in America: 16-Year-Old Locked Up for the Rest of His Life

Nov 22, 2013

15-Year-Old Gets Six Life Sentences?

15-Year-Old Gets Six Life Sentences?

Aug 30, 2013

50 Years after the Dream: Why Are We Filling our Jails with Kids of Color?

50 Years after the Dream: Why Are We Filling our Jails with Kids of Color?

Apr 3, 2013

New Pope Washes the Feet of 12 Kids in Prison: An Easter Reminder for the U.S.

New Pope Washes the Feet of 12 Kids in Prison: An Easter Reminder for the U.S.

Oct 1, 2012

California Gives Hope to Child Offenders Sentenced to Die in Prison

California Gives Hope to Child Offenders Sentenced to Die in Prison