California state senators determined to reform juvenile justice

Mar. 21, 2017

Two California state senators introduced new legislation that would end incarceration for kids under 12 and ban life sentences without parole for those under 18.

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California lawmakers unveil a list of bills meant to keep children out of the juvenile justice system

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Holly Mitchell - Los Angeles County Supervisor - @HollyJMitchell

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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