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Position Papers
The Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ)—representing more than 1,500 community leaders—holds formal positions on several pressing juvenile justice issues. CJJ positions are supported by research, the collective knowledge of the organization's membership, and a belief that safe communities are built through focused efforts in prevention, rehabilitation and accountability. All positions have been approved by CJJ's Board of Directors.
Children Detained in Adult Jails
Children's Right to Legal Counsel
Consideration of Age and Development as Factors in Sentencing Juveniles
Juvenile Death Penalty
Limit Youth Transfers to Adult Criminal Court
Rehabilitate Status Offenders in Their Homes and Communities
The Role of Prevention
Unaddressed Mental Health Needs
Unequal Treatment of Minority Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
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