Black Missouri teens increasingly tried disproportionately as adults

By Kenneth J. Cooper

Missouri has been prosecuting black teens as adults in increasingly disproportionate numbers

Minor offenders, major consequences

By Julie Strupp

Why Wisconsin’s justice system continues to treat 17-year-olds as adults

Georgia's 'bootstrapping' detention of kids for indiscretions

By Susan Ferriss

A report criticizes Georgia confinement of kids for repeating minor "status offenses," such as curfew violations
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Report: States deal with more female offenders

By Susan Ferriss

A new report about state policies shows a rethinking in putting younger kids into adult court, police interaction with minority kids

Privatization fails: Nebraska tries again to reform child welfare

By Kevin O’Hanlon

In 2009, Nebraska privatized its child welfare. Now critics say it hasn't worked.

Class-action suit challenges Massachusetts foster care system

By Susan Ferriss

New York advocacy group says state is not protecting kids in foster care