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Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission (Springfield IL)

  • document cover for Raising the Age of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction: The Future of 17-Year-Olds in Illinois' Justice System

    Raising the Age of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction: The Future of 17-Year-Olds in Illinois' Justice System

    Findings are reported for why 17-year-olds should be in juvenile court: their brain development, behavior, and the law; safety benefits; and econom

  • a screenshot of the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission website featuring an article about improving Illinois' response to sexual offenses committed by youth

    Improving Illinois' Response to Sexual Offenses Committed by Youth: Recommendations for Law, Policy, and Practice