JJ Matters

Juvenile Justice Matters

United States, EnglishYouth

The Campaign for Youth Justice is a national organization dedicated to ending the practice of trying, sentencing and incarcerating youth under the age of 18 in the adult criminal justice system. This radio show will feature experts, young people, and parents discussing juvenile justice issues.

On-Demand Episodes

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Juvenile Justice Matters speaks with Nicole Miera of Colorado to discuss her brother's story of being tried as an adult at the age of 17 and the tragic outcome in his case. Miera is now an advocate for juvenile justice reform... more
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The U.S. Department of Justice just released new regulations for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Eric Columbus who is a Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General will join us to talk about these new standards and how they... more
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This month on Juvenile Justice Matters, will we speak with an incredible person who has seen what its like to be in an adult prison at a young age. Jason Baldwin, one of the West Memphis 3, will join us to talk about his case and life after prison.
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Kim Taylor-Thompson, a professor of clinical law at New York University School of Law, recently wrote an opinion editorial in The National Journal Magazine on the upcoming Supreme Court hearing regarding juvenile life without parole for... more
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Maryland resident Jabreira Handy was charged as an adult at the age of 16. Her 11 month stay in an adult jail caused extreme emotional and psychological distress. Although eventually taking a plea bargain and given a lesser sentence... more
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Juvenile Justice Matters starts 2012 off with a look at the budget woes in California and how some facility closures may send more kids to the adult justice system. California Attorney David Steinhart will be our guest. He is the Director... more
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This Sunday evening, November 20th on MSNBC at 10 pm EST, Young Kids, Hard Time will premiere. This is a new series from Calamari Productions and MSNBC. Calamari was granted sweeping access inside the maximum security... more
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Pollster and Founding Partner Michael Bocian at GBA Strategies will highlight a new national poll commisioned by the Campaign for Youth Justice. This poll reveals critical and timely information on youth in the justice system, showing... more
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Juvenile Justice Matters speaks to Michael Kemp, a formerly incarcerated youth from the Washington, D.C. area who is determined to turn his life around and break the vicious cycle of returning to prison. Michael was charged as an adult... more
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One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Graham v. Florida, established a categorical ban on sentencing youth who have committed non-homicide offenses to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Many youth are trying to get... more
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