Juveniles Tried as Adults

Commentary January 24, 2017

What We Can Learn from the Amazing Drop in Juvenile Incarceration

Lesson One: Don’t make policies when emotions are running high.

Ashley Nellis and Marc Mauer

Case in Point January 9, 2017

The Punishing Price of Freedom

Alabama never forgave Phillip Chance for running away.

By Andrew Cohen

Justice Lab October 27, 2016

Who’s a Kid?

Science — and law enforcement — are rethinking young adults.

By Dana Goldstein

News September 27, 2016

In Some States, Raising the Age for Adult Court Is the Easy Part

But in South Carolina, making the juvenile system more humane will be much harder.

By Eli Hager

News September 22, 2016

The Criminal Justice Reform That Could Actually Reach Obama’s Desk

In a year of inaction, a bill that changes the way we treat juveniles makes some headway.

By Eli Hager

Life Inside May 19, 2016

I'm Losing My Mind After Refusing to Plead Insanity for Murdering My Mom

Solitary takes its toll.

By Chris Dankovich

Analysis January 27, 2016

There Are Practically No Juveniles in Federal Prison — Here’s Why

Obama takes bold action, but for a population of fewer than 30

By Beth Schwartzapfel

Feature January 4, 2016

This Boy’s Life

At 16, Taurus Buchanan threw one deadly punch—and was sent away for life. Will the Supreme Court give him, and hundreds like him, a chance at freedom?

By Corey G. Johnson and Ken Armstrong

News January 4, 2016

How We Counted the Juveniles Sent to Prison for Life

A law practice finds thousands whose sentences could be affected by Miller v. Alabama

By John Mills

News March 24, 2015

The Worst State for Kids Up Against the Law

It’s Florida, hands down.

By Eli Hager