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.

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Jason Downs was 16 years old living in Maryland when he was charged as an adult. We’ll talk to Jason about his story and discuss his current role as a criminal defense attorney in Washington, D.C. You won’t want to miss this show.

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Deirdre Connor, a reporter at the Florida Times-Union, wrote an extensive story on two young ladies who who are currently charged as adults and in prison. Connor was able to sit down with these two girls and document their stories. We... more

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Clemmie Greenlee is no stranger to the dangers of gang violence, street life and jail. From the time she was 12 until her early 40s, Clemmie was consumed by a world of gangs, violence, drugs and prostitution. This same world continues to... more

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Juvenile Justice Matters will interview Tracy McClard, CFYJ spokesperson and parent activist, whose 17 year old son committed suicide in an adult facility after being tried as an adult. Tracy has assisted in creating a Parent Caucus and is... more

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Tune in to Juvenile Justice Matters this Thursday when we talk to Anthony Shepett, who was recently paroled from prison after serving 17 years. Anthony was arrested when he was 16, and by the time he was 18 he had... more
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