juvenile justice reform
Fixing kids' courts
Juvenile justice reform refers to efforts to change how the legal system treats young offenders—typically those under 18.
Reform movements have pushed to reduce incarceration of minors, emphasize rehabilitation over punishment, raise the age of adult prosecution, and address racial disparities in youth sentencing.
Advocates for juvenile justice reform argue that children's brains are still developing.
- mentorship programsStructured expert-novice pairings
- family counselingGuided resolution for relatives
- vocational trainingJob-skill education
- educational supportAssistance for learning
- sentencing guidelinesRecommended ranges for court penalties
substance abuse programs · grassroots movements · recidivism reduction · after-school programs · peer mediation · second chances · youth offenders · human rights advocacy · decriminalization · youth courts · public awareness campaigns · racial disparities · expungement
juvenile justice reformzero tolerance
Policy allowing no infractions
mandatory minimums · status quo · boot camps · prison pipeline
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