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Maryland Senate Passes Historic Bill to Reform the Process for Charging Children as Adults and Removing Them From Adult Jails

New Report Links Childhood Trauma to Kids Tried in Adult Courts; 90.11% said trauma was not considered at sentencing; 31.01% reported trafficking

Press Release: 2025 State Ratings Report

Human Rights for Kids Urges Congress to Protect Bipartisan Progress on Child Justice Reform

Hawaii Leads Nation: Ends Extreme Sentencing & Adult Prison for Kids, Embraces Trauma-Informed Justice

Gov. Sanders Signs Landmark Youth Justice Reforms into Law, Protecting Victimized Children from Trauma & Incarceration

Hawaii Legislature Unanimously Passes Reforms to Protect Kids from Inhumane Treatment in the Criminal Justice System

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Vermont Governor Signs Historic Bill to End Prosecution of Children Under 12

Press Release: Maryland Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Child Victims Act