juvenile justice
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PublishedNovember 22, 2019
Augusta forum spotlights concerns with imprisoning youth, discusses juvenile justice reform
A 32-member task force is soliciting feedback in its effort to recommend changes, which could include shutting down state's only youth prison, to how Maine treats youthful offenders.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2019
D.C.-based policy group hired to help reform Maine’s juvenile justice system
The Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group has hired the Center for Children's Law and Policy to evaluate Maine's system and recommend changes.
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PublishedJune 29, 2019
Maine Voices: Restitution bill shows progress in juvenile-justice reform
A new state law will help ensure that financial obligations will not haunt juveniles well beyond their involvement in the system.
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PublishedJune 6, 2019
Supreme court justice considers request to release 13-year-old from Long Creek
An attorney is fighting to get the boy out of the Long Creek Youth Development Center, but the state argues that he can be detained while officials search for the right placement for his mental health needs.
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