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Juvenile detention rates show big racial disparities in IN US / Public News Service

Youth incarceration rates have declined in Indiana and nationwide since 2014. But a new study shows young people of color are more likely to be jailed than their white counterparts - and Indiana is no exception. The Indiana Juvenile Justice Racial and Ethnic Disparities Plan says almost 30% of Black youths are placed in pretrial facilities, compared to almost 16% of white youths. .

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AG Stein: Marijuana decriminalization and legalization study recommended for NC

The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice task force recommended that the state decriminalize marijuana possession and initiate a study on whether to more broadly legalize ca.

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Study calls for changes to address child labor trafficking in MD

A new study recommends state agencies change their methods to address child labor trafficking. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Social Work surveyed child welfare and juvenile justice professionals, and found that 20% reported they have worked with people under 18 who were coerced or controlled by another person or entity for their labor and over 40% expect to do so in the future. Trafficked children are typically forced to do things like domestic service, childcare, food industry and retail work - as well as forced criminal activity such as stealing or selling drugs. .

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Summit paints grim picture of IL juvenile detention centers

At a Wednesday summit, advocates for juvenile justice reform took up the most recent slate of complaints about Illinois juvenile detention centers. Investigative reporting just last month found unsanitary facilities and incidents of young people being mistreated, with a focus on the Franklin County center. The nonprofit Juvenile Justice Initiative has other ideas for housing minors until their trial dates. .

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NC leaders discuss alternatives to criminal-justice fees

NC leaders discuss alternatives to criminal-justice fees
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