Juvenile Law Blog

Juvenile court judge releases obese 9-year-old Cleveland Heights boy from protective supervision

Friday, May 11, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson



Juvenile court judge releases obese 9-year-old Cleveland Heights boy from protective supervision

from cleveland.com

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2012/05/juvenile_court_judge_releases.html

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Topic: Juvenile Law

Is it a better for my child to confess to police?

Friday, February 17, 2012 by Elizabeth M. Grant


When parents find their children charged with wrongdoing they are often faced with a moral dilemma. You don't want your child to face charges, but you also want your child to be honest and respectful to authorities. Many parents encourage their children to speak to police to take responsibility. You believe this is in your child's best interest. and you believe he or she will receive a lenient and private disposition in Juvenile Court. You hope this will have a helpful... Read More

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Topic: Juvenile Law

New National Resource to Help Those Concerned About Girl Offenders

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by Lori G. Levin

Girls are increasingly becoming involved in the juvenile justice
system. During my tenure as Executive Director of the Illinois Criminal
Justice Information Authority, members of the dedicated research staff
explored the risk factors for girls interactions with juvenile justice
officials.
http://www.icjia.state.il.us/public/pdf/ResearchReports/Examining%20at-risk%20and%20delinquent%20gir ls%20in%20Illinois.pdf
   
Recognizing the... Read More
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Topic: Juvenile Law

ReDeploy Illinois Serves Delinquent Illinois Youth

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by Lori G. Levin

When I was Executive Director of the Illinois Criminal Justice
Information Authority, I was proud to serve on the board of ReDeploy
Illinois, a state initiative to treat juvenile offenders. ReDeploy
Illinois attempts to serve juvenile offenders in their communities
rather than committing them to the Illinois Department of Juvenile
Justice. A link to the Illinois Department of Human Services website
explaining ReDeploy Illinois may be found at:
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Topic: Juvenile Law

Report on Juveniles in the Adult Justice System

Friday, January 27, 2012 by Lori G. Levin

  Recently, the United States Department of Justice National Institute
of Corrections published a report, "You're An Adult Now. Youth in Adult
Criminal Justice Systems," which can be found at
http://static.nicic.gov/Library/025555.pdf. When I was Executive
Director of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, I sat
on the board of ReDeploy Illinois, the state's policy team to help keep
juvenile offenders in the community rather... Read More
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Topic: Juvenile Law

The Child Sex Abuse Case

Monday, January 9, 2012 by Michael R. Ascher

Michael R. Ascher, Esq. of Einhorn Harris Ascher Barbarito & Frost, PC provides information to attorneys on how to prepare for a Child Sex Abuse case. ... Read More
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Topic: Juvenile Law

Court helps kids with special needs

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 by Simon W. Johnson

Court helps kids with special needs

from MansfieldNewsJournal.com

http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20111218/NEWS01/112180323/Court-helps-kids-speci al-needs

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Topic: Juvenile Law

Compromise sends obese boy removed from his home to live with uncle

Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Simon W. Johnson

Compromise sends obese boy removed from his home to live with uncle

from cleveland.com

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At what age is someone considered a juvenile rather than an adult in Illinois for juvenile justice purposes

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Lori G. Levin

Frequently, I am asked at what age is a person considered a juvenile rather than an adult for criminal justice purposes in Illinois?The answer to that question depends on the offense. In general, persons charged with misdemeanors in Illinois are juveniles until the age of 18 and those charged with felonies until the age of 17. However, and it is a big however, 15 and 16... Read More
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Topic: Juvenile Law

Increased mental health services are needed

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Lori G. Levin

   In my practice, I continually deal with mental health issues, whether in
the criminal and juvenile justice arenas or when they factor into civil cases. Many of these issues manifest themselves when the
afflicted are juveniles or young adults. When children's mental health
issues are virtually ignored, they will not disappear.
   Although most persons who suffer from mental illness never interface with the criminal or juvenile justice systems,... Read More
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Topic: Juvenile Law
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