The juvenile justice system operates distinct from the adult system, built on rehabilitation rather than punishment. "Unlike oftentimes on the adult side, we're not focused on punishment. We are ...

Concerns about the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system persist, despite some elected leaders pointing to data suggesting improvements. Attorney Jeremy Eldridge discussed these issues on ...

Minnesota kids with mental health needs cycle through juvenile justice system, often without options. Youth ruled incompetent to stand trial cannot legally be housed in juvenile detention centers, ...

The law, commonly referred to as “blended sentencing,” will keep children in the juvenile justice system longer. It is also expected to push more kids into the adult criminal justice system.