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.

http://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org

On-Demand Episodes

Discussion with West Memphis 3's Jason Baldwin

by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 08:30PM UTC

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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by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 05:30PM UTC

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Discussion with NYU Professor on upcoming Supreme Court case

by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 08:30PM UTC

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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Discussion with MD Youth Advocate Jabrerira Handy

by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Thu, Feb 23, 2012 09:30PM UTC

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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Attorney David Steinhart speaks on CA facility closures

by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 09:30PM UTC

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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Exclusive Show from MSNBC's Young Kids, Hard Time Premiere

by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Thu, Nov 17, 2011 09:30PM UTC

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 Michael Bocian analyzes new polling data

by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Thu, Oct 27, 2011 08:30PM UTC

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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Discussion with Formerly Incarcerated Youth Michael Kemp

by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Thu, Sep 22, 2011 08:30PM UTC

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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We look back at Graham v. Florida, one year ago.

by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Thu, May 19, 2011 08:30PM UTC

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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A discussion with Mississippi Parent Mike McIntosh

by JJ Matters
in Youth
on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 08:30PM UTC

We sit down with Mississippi Parent Mike McIntosh, who will share stories of his incarcerated son. You wont want to miss this show.

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