Justice for All: FreedomWorks' 5 Principles for a Better Justice System
The American justice system is collapsing under its own weight. Big government policies passed by Congress have led to a justice system that traps nonviolent offenders in an endless cycle. This...
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Dealing with Young Offenders
The justice system shows little distinction between juvenile offenders and adults, but there are unique challenges we face when dealing with the young. A youthful indiscretion can lead to a criminal...
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Emphasize Community-Based Treatment for School Ditching, not Big Government
Across our country youth are being introduced to the justice system, not because they have done anything that is normally illegal, but solely because of their age. These youth are charged with...
View ArticleJuvenile justice reforms would save money and spare nonviolent youths
In the 2013 documentary Kids for Cash, director Robert May told the stories of several young offenders from Pennsylvania whose lives were up-ended by the dysfunctional juvenile-justice system.Presented...
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Juveniles should not be subject to solitary confinement
Perhaps one of the most outrageous practices in the justice system is the use of solitary confinement for juvenile offenders, most of whom are nonviolent. The practice has many long-term mental effects...
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What "Kids for Cash" Can Teach Us About Juvenile Justice
In late October, the Coalition for Public Safety hosted an event on the impact of incarcerating juveniles. The event included a screen of Kids for Cash, a groundbreaking documentary that details a...
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Join Us This July for Our Justice Reform Campaign on Twitter!
The United States is THE world leader in incarceration. Over the last 10 years, however, the justice reform community has pushed in the direction of smart, evidence-based methods to reduce crime and...
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The Serious Reality for Kids In Solitary Confinement
Locking a child up for extended periods of time ranging from several days, weeks, months, and even years without human contact for 23 hours a day causes permanent psychological damage. Children are in...
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Capitol Hill Update: May 22, 2017
Schedule:The House and Senate are in session this week.House:Let's start with the American Health Care Act. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) will release the cost-estimate for the House-passed...
View ArticleFreedomWorks Applauds House Passage of Juvenile Justice Reform Act
Following the passage of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act, H.R. 1809, which reauthorizes and improves the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) of 1974, FreedomWorks Director of Public...
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