Youth Today
Posts By Judge George W. Timberlake, Ret.
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1.1KGuest Opinion EssayJustice System Must Not Worsen Harsh Realities of Life for LGBT Youth
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender kids want to be accepted, as do all teenagers — even in court.
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1.9KGuest Opinion EssayAn Opportunity to Remake Juvenile Justice
It is the legislative season in Illinois and around the country, and that means advocates spend lots of time trying to improve...
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The Importance of Jobs Programs for Youth Re-Entry
As the nation’s perception of the juvenile justice system has evolved steadily over the last 20 years, states across the country have...
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Trauma and Triumph in Family Court
Shortly before Christmas, I returned a phone call from a woman whose 12-year-old stepgrandson wanted to end court-ordered visitation with his non-custodial...
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Holidays in the Juvenile Justice System
My wife, Mary Jo, and I were snowbound in Michigan while working on a building project so we lost Thanksgiving with our...
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Illinois Needs Smaller Juvenile Prison Systems
Illinois received more evidence last week that incarcerating young people doesn’t rehabilitate them. Independent experts told a federal court that Illinois’ juvenile...
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In Illinois, a Season of Restorative Justice
It has been a good spring for juvenile justice in Illinois. In a year of great fiscal challenge, the General Assembly...
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One Case Makes the Case for Community Based Services
CHICAGO — The national debate continues over the issues of guns and violence, but attention to the subject of mental health...
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Raise the Age; Don’t Split the Difference
The MacArthur Foundation’s new “Mistakes Kids Make” Internet-based campaign is a welcome and innovative way to educate the public of the wisdom of giving...
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We are the System
Since the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School late last year, there has been an abundance of suggested policy changes to...
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Truancy Needs Early and Innovative Intervention
Skipping school – perhaps that makes you think of adventures with high school friends just to test your independence. Four of my...
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A Rational Approach to School Safety and Student Performance
Debate is raging in communities across the country about the role of police in our nation’s schools. While the discussion is long overdue,...
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For the Newly-Elected Judge, a Different View of Juvenile Court
Dozens of lawyers won their first elections as judges this month, and they will soon experience the sensation of viewing the courtroom from the...
