Juvenile Justice
Coverage of Juvenile Justice in the Nexus archive.
- After juvenile violence, accountability and rehabilitation must work together
Recent juvenile violence cases have sparked debate on balancing accountability and rehabilitation for young offenders. The article emphasizes that while victims' harm must be acknowledged, responses should address individual factors like trauma or peer influence to prevent future harm. It advocates for tailored programs combining secure confinement with education, treatment, and reentry planning for emerging adults.
- Community gathers to remember teen who was stabbed, drowned while in state custody
A 13-year-old boy named Daryl Lowry was stabbed and drowned by two older teenagers while in state custody in South Carolina. Family members and community members are gathering at the Chester County Courthouse to demand transparency in the investigation.
- States split on whether juvenile justice should prioritize punishment or rehabilitation
More than half a dozen U.S. states have enacted new juvenile justice laws this year, with some prioritizing rehabilitation through trauma-informed care and diversion programs while others impose stricter penalties. States like Hawaii and Colorado have introduced measures requiring consideration of trauma and individualized treatment, contrasting with approaches that expand adult prosecution of minors.