Articles tagged as: Juvenile Justice Reform Task Force
November 16, 2022
Why Indiana locks up more children and teens than New York
Indiana locks up a higher proportion of children and teens than nearly any other state in the Midwest.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2022
Juvenile justice reform law is a step forward, but some say it’s just the beginning
One law passed by the Indiana General Assembly hopes to overhaul the juvenile justice system and create changes that lawmakers and community members say are long overdue.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2022
Juvenile justice reform bill sent to governor for approval
House Bill 1359 has passed through both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly and has nearly completed the process to become law.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2022
Juvenile justice reform bill that prohibits children under 12 from being detained advances
A bill that targets multiple areas of juvenile justice reform passed a committee vote Wednesday.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2021
Indiana juvenile justice task force wants minimum age for detainment, other reforms
The recommendations include setting a minimum age of 12-years-old for detainment by police and boosting support for youth reentering the community after completing detention.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2021
Indiana Launches Review Of Juvenile Justice System
The Juvenile Justice Reform Task Force is made up of members of all three branches of government, as well as outside groups that work with children.
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