The Juvenile Justice System and Immigrant Youth

From the introduction:

“At the turn of the 20th century, states began creating juvenile justice systems because they recognized that children are different from adults, are capable of change, and need support and opportunities for healthy development. Unfortunately, over time these juvenile justice systems became a maze – with many entrances in, and few exits out. Today, increasing numbers of youth are lost in this maze as youth are getting drawn in through unsubstantiated allegations of gang conduct, which is, more often than not, behavior that is not criminal in nature. Below are some key facts to know about today’s juvenile justice system and the connection to immigrant youth. “