Juvenile Justice
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Statewide coalition urges New York to raise the age of criminal responsibility.
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Texas legislature approves 40 year minimum sentences for 17-year-olds convicted of capital crimes.
Child Welfare
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Florida judge blasts child protection agency, cites system-wide failures.
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Arizona Child Protective Services determined home was safe: child dies of neglect and abuse.
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Lakota gathering calls for sovereignty in child welfare issues.
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The Atlanta Sisters address shelter needs of homeless LGBTQI youth in city.
Other
- Great Recession has changed youth attitudes.