U.S. Department of Justice

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  • 023117

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  • Published 2008.
  • 12 pages.

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The Rest of Their Lives: Life Without Parole for Youth Offenders in the United States in 2008

Publication year: 2008 | Cataloged on: Jun. 11, 2008
ANNOTATION: The sentencing of juveniles to life without parole (JLWOP), effectively to die in prison, is examined. This report has sections that cover: new findings in 2008; a nationwide problem; harsh sentencing practices; crimes that can lead to JLWOP; sentencing disparity; life in prison; JLWOP and international human rights -- there are 2,484 youth serving LWOP in the world, all in the U.S.; fair sentences for youth; and recommendations.
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