Wrongful Conviction and Criminal Justice Reform: Making Justice, details the current issues of “innocence reform” and wrongful convictions, offering potential reforms that would enhance the criminal justice system and alleviate the problem of wrongful convictions.

Source: National Criminal Justice Reference Service
(NCJRS) Robert J. Norris

A major reduction has taken place in the number of teenagers committed to juvenile facilities in this century. At a time of increasing calls to cut the number of incarcerated adults by 50 percent over 10 years, the juvenile justice system has already attained this goal. Moreover, the decline has taken place without harming public safety.

Source: Sentencing Project
Joshua Rover (2015)

Having a parent in prison can have an impact on a child’s mental health, social behavior, and educational prospects. These children require support from local, state, and federal systems to serve their needs.

Source: youth.gov