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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Mark Soler is the Executive Director of the DC-based Center for Children's Law and Policy. From 1978 until February, 2006, Mark was Senior Staff Attorney, Executive Director, then President of the Youth Law Center, a national public... more

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Efrén Paredes, Jr., is a prison inmate serving three Life sentences for murder and armed robbery. Convicted at the age of 15, Efrén never saw the inside of a juvenile court and has steadfastly maintained his innocence. Family, friends and... more

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Brian was arrested at age 16 for second-degree murder, tried as an adult and then sentenced to sixteen years-to-life. Two years later at age 18, he made a decision to rebuild his morals and values. He married his childhood sweetheart,... more

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Interview with Dawn Folsom - A formerly incarcerated juvenile prosecuted as an adult. Hear her describe her experience in prison, her work advocating for children and her thoughts on the criminal justice system in Indiana today.

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Interview with Andre, an 18-year old from DC recently released from adult prison. Andrew discusses his experiences in DC jail and the adult prison he was sent to across the country at age sixteen.
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