On June 10th 2014, the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency released “Youth Behind Bars”, a report that chronicled the impact of prosecuting and charging youth in Michigan’s Adult Criminal Justice System.

The report was headlined by coverage from the Detroit News, Michigan’s Bridge Magazine/Mlive, and Michigan Radio. It was also picked up by the Michigan Associated Press, which helped it circulate in dozens of local magazines and TV stations. MCCD staff members have interviewed on local news stations around the state, including WDET and WKAR.

Here is the full list of the major publications where Youth Behind Bars has been reported:

Radio

WKAR: Report denounces ‘outdated’ juvenile justice laws

Michigan Radio: Reform group calls for end to ‘adult-time-for-adult-crime’

WDET: Juvenile Incarceration: Michigan Is One Of 10 States that Considers 17-Year-Olds Adults

Print

Huffington Post: ‘Antiquated’ Laws Funnel Kids Into Adult Prisons

Detroit News: Adult Charges for Michigan Teens Criticized

Bridge Magazine: Is Michigan wasting 20,000 teen lives – and at great expense?

Mlive: Is Michigan’s criminal system, one that prosecutes teens as adults, wasting 20,000 lives and at what expense?

Bridge Magazine: How one county keeps troubled teens out of prison

Battle Creek Enquirer: Editorial – Kids don’t belong in adult criminal justice system

Battle Creek Enquirer: Group Advocates for Juvenile Law Changes

Youth Today: Exploring the Impact of Prosecuting and Incarcerating Kids in Michigan’s Criminal Justice System

Detroit News: Lawmakers must address juvenile sentencing

Detroit Free Press: Time for Michigan Legislature to give juvenile lifers a 2nd chance (guest column)

MLive: Legislature must address unconstitutionality of youth given mandatory life sentences

Oakland County Legal News: Lawmakers must address juvenile sentencing

TV

WLNS: Report Looks At Incarcerated Youth From 2003-2013

MINBC: New Youth Behind Bars report examines incarcerating and prosecuting kids

WMMT: Public Form to address keeping kids out of prison

Posted by MCCD on Monday, June 16th, 2014 @ 2:12PM
Categories: Raise the Age, Youth in Adult System