

The U.S. House on the Judiciary Committee for convening a hearing on the gender specific needs of girls in the juvenile justice system the fastest growing population in juvenile justice. The committee took testimony from girls experts around the state, and highlighted key problems areas including; unnecessary incarceration, objectionable practices in facilities, lack of research by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the need for stronger language on girls issues in legislation. Read more.
Read the Children's Campaign's press release!.

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