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Position Papers
The Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ)—representing more than 1,500 community leaders—holds formal positions on several pressing juvenile justice issues. CJJ positions are supported by research, the collective knowledge of the organization's membership, and a belief that safe communities are built through focused efforts in prevention, rehabilitation and accountability. All positions have been approved by CJJ's Board of Directors.
Abolish Juvenile Death Penalty
Children Detained in Adult Jails
Children's Right to Legal Counsel
Consideration of Age and Development as Factors in Sentencing Juveniles
Eliminate Federal Earmarks on Juvenile Justice Programs
Eliminate Juvenile Life without Parole Sentences
Ensuring School Engagement and Success vs. Exclusion for Youth at Risk of Delinquency
Limit Youth Transfers to Adult Criminal Court
Rehabilitate Status Offenders in Their Homes and Communities
Remove Federal Juvenile Sex Offender Requirements (Adam Walsh Act)
The Role of Prevention
Unaddressed Mental Health Needs
Unequal Treatment of Minority Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
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