Sex abuse, violence alleged at teen jails across U.S.
A CNN check of other juvenile facilities shows that, despite years of court wrangling, serious problems persist.
- U.S. Justice Department suing 11 jurisdictions, alleging abuse of teen inmates
- Girls as young as 13 say they were shackled for days at Mississippi lock-up
- An official at a Texas jail allegedly offered birthday cake for sex with teen
- "It's a nationwide crisis," says expert with 30 years experience in juvenile justice (4/4/08)
You will find several book titles about juvenile justice in this reference list.
One of my favorites is HUNGRY GHOSTS, Mary Taylor Previte.
You will find several web resources about juvenile justice here.
Leaving "No Child Left Behind" Behind, Richard Rothstein, 12/17/07
The next president has a unique opportunity to start from scratch in education policy, without the deadweight of a failed, inherited No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law. The new president and Congress can recapture the "small d" democratic mantle by restoring local control of education, while initiating policies for which the federal government is uniquely suited -- providing better achievement data and equalizing the states' fiscal capacity to provide for all children.
