juvenile justice

Case Dropped Against Mississippi Child Arrested For Public Urination

11-year-old Quantavious Eason was sentenced to serve three months probation and to write a two-page book report on the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
02/08/2024

Despite Outcry, Judge Keeps Black Teen Girl In Detention For Not Doing Homework

Protesters accuse the system of racial discrimination.
07/21/2020
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March 2 Justice: March With a Mission

Marchers embark on a 250 journey to justice.
04/16/2015

Sens. Cory Booker and Rand Paul Team Up to Take a Bite Out of Crime

Senators introduce bill to fix criminal justice system.
07/08/2014

My Brother's Keeper Update: Mentors Wanted

The initiative's task force releases progress report.
05/30/2014
U.S. Department of Justice, Mississippi

DOJ Says Mississippi County Operating School-to-Prison Pipeline

In Meridian, suspended students go directly to jail.
08/16/2012

Commentary: Lifting Mandatory Life Terms for Juveniles Is Right Decision

Children can change. Give them a second chance.
06/29/2012

Commentary: Supreme Court Knocks Down Mandatory Life for Children

The justice system can be improved for Black children.
06/27/2012

Commentary: Contemplating National Crime Victims’ Week

Life-without-parole sentences for children needs revisiting.
04/25/2012