BTL:New Policies in Juvenile Justice System Obstruct Goal of Youth Rehabilitation

Interview with Ashley Nellis, research analyst of The Sentencing Project, conducted by Melinda Tuhus <!--break--> New Policies in Juvenile Justice System Obstruct Goal of Youth Rehabilitation Interview with Ashley Nellis, research analyst of The Sentencing Project, conducted by Melinda Tuhus For decades of criminal justice practice in the U.S., juveniles were considered to have a special status, different from adult offenders, by virtue of their age and higher likelihood of rehabilitation. The criminal justice system put in place a process to insulate young people from the negative consequences of being thrown in with adult offenders and being branded a “criminal.” Prosecutors followed procedures that allowed the conviction of young offenders to remain confidential matters. Story continues http://www.btlonline.org/2011/seg/111007cf-btl-nellis.html

<p>Interview with Ashley Nellis, research analyst of The Sentencing Project, conducted by Melinda Tuhus</p> <!--break--><p>New Policies in Juvenile Justice System Obstruct Goal of Youth Rehabilitation</p> <p>Interview with Ashley Nellis, research analyst of The Sentencing Project, conducted by Melinda Tuhus </p> <p>For decades of criminal justice practice in the U.S., juveniles were considered to have a special status, different from adult offenders, by virtue of their age and higher likelihood of rehabilitation. The criminal justice system put in place a process to insulate young people from the negative consequences of being thrown in with adult offenders and being branded a “criminal.” Prosecutors followed procedures that allowed the conviction of young offenders to remain confidential matters. </p> <p>Story continues<br /> <a href="http://www.btlonline.org/2011/seg/111007cf-btl-nellis.html">http://www.btlonline.org/2011/seg/111007cf-btl-nellis.html</a></p>