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Juvenile Justice: When Should Youths Be Tried as Adults?
The US Supreme Court has ruled that "kids are different," but thousands of juveniles are still being tried as grown-ups. They're often confined with adult prisoners—even when their crimes are not serious or violent. We hear how the war on crime eroded juvenile justice.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe US Supreme Court has ruled that "kids are different," but thousands of juveniles are still being tried as grown-ups. They're often confined with adult prisoners—even when their crimes are not serious or violent. We hear how the war on crime eroded juvenile justice.
Later on the program, Barbie gets a reality check… and three new bodies.
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