juvenile crime
Why Juvenile Murderers in America Now Have a Shot at Parole
Major advances in neuroscience since the 1990s helped convince the Supreme Court to rein in how we punish young killers.
The Missing 'Affluenza' Teen and His Mom Have Been Detained in Mexico
Ethan Couch became known as the 'affluenza' teen during his trial for killing four people while driving drunk when a psychologist said he was so wealthy and spoiled he could not tell the difference between right and wrong.
I Spent the First Day of School at a Romanian Juvenile Detention Center
Most of the detainees were over 18 years old but could neither read nor write.
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How Germany Treats Young Criminals
In Neustrelitz Prison, administrators emphasize therapy and eschew the retributive impulse that has defined American justice for decades. Inmates even have rabbits and horses to look after.
Alberta Is Shipping Calgary’s Young Offenders Out of the City and Away From Their Families
"Kids are just going to fight to stay alive. They'll be hustling each other for meal trays."
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