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District of Columbia Juvenile Justice Resources

 

On July 16th, D.C. Councilmembers Tommy Wells and Phil Mendelson introduced legislation designed to end the pre-trial placement of youth in the D.C. Jail. Click on the links below to learn more about juvenile justice in the District of Columbia and to show support for the bill.

 

Overview of Juvenile Justice Improvement Amendment Act of 2008

Text of Proposed Legislation

Letter of Support
Action Alert: Support the Juvenile Justice Improvement Amendment Act

Justice Policy Institute Fact Sheet on Youth Crime in D.C.

DYRS/ DOC Report on Youth in the D.C. Jail

New Poll: Reforming DC's Youth Incarceration System