From Our eNewsletter
Earlier this month, WBUR aired Anatomy of a Bad Confession, a two-part story describing how a Worcester 16-year-old was coerced into confessing to the murder of her infant son.
From Our Blog
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- Kids in the System
- Teen Prostitution–Criminal Behavior?
- Juvenile Justice and the War on Drugs
Juvenile Justice in Massachusetts
Here is a brief list of resources that can help you understand the complexities of the
Massachusetts juvenile justice system:
Kids and the Law: A User’s Guide to the Court System by Rebecca Pries and Carol Rosenzweig. (Third edition published 2002. Also available in Spanish and Khmer.)
Just for Youth: Advocating for Youth in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services by the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee. (Third edition published May 2010.)
Know the Law, an informational pamphlet by the Youth Advocacy Project. Know the Law is specifically designed for young people encountering the juvenile justice system.