The War on Kids: How American Juvenile Justice Lost Its Way

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Book Synopsis: In 2003, when Terrence Graham was sixteen, he and three other teens attempted to rob a barbeque restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. Though they left with no money, and no one was seriously injured, Terrence was sentenced to die in prison for his involvement in that crime.

As shocking as Terrence's sentence sounds, it is merely a symptom of contemporary American juvenile justice practices. In the United States, adolescents are routinely transferred out of juvenile court and into adult criminal court without any judicial oversight. Once in adult court, children can be sentenced without regard for their youth. Juveniles are housed in adult correctional facilities, they may be held in solitary confinement, and they experience the highest rates of sexual and physical assault among inmates. Until 2005, children convicted in America's courts were subject to the death penalty; today, they still may be sentenced to die in prison-no matter what efforts they make to rehabilitate themselves.

America has waged a war on kids. In The War on Kids, Cara Drinan reveals how the United States went from being a pioneer to an international pariah in its juvenile sentencing practices. Academics and journalists have long recognized the failings of juvenile justice practices in this country and have called for change. Despite the uncertain political climate, there is hope that recent Supreme Court decisions may finally make those calls a reality.

The War on Kids seizes upon this moment of judicial and political recognition that children are different in the eyes of the law. Drinan chronicles the shortcomings of juvenile justice by drawing upon social science, legal decisions, and first-hand correspondence with Terrence and others like him-individuals whose adolescent errors have cost them their lives.

At the same time, The War on Kids maps out concrete steps that states can take to correct the course of American juvenile justice.

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Are you concerned about the well-being of our youth? The War on Kids: How American Juvenile Justice Lost Its Way is a groundbreaking book that delves into the appalling state of juvenile justice practices in the United States. Written by Cara Drinan, this eye-opening book exposes the harsh realities that young individuals face within the criminal justice system. Whether you're a concerned parent, an educator, or simply a citizen who believes in fairness, this book is a must-read.

It's a chilling fact that adolescents are being transferred out of juvenile court and put into adult criminal court without any oversight. Imagine being sentenced without consideration for your youth, facing confinement in adult facilities, or enduring the highest rates of sexual and physical assault. The War on Kids sheds light on these disturbing experiences that juveniles are subjected to, leaving no stone unturned.

You may be shocked to learn that until recently, children convicted in America's courts were even subject to the death penalty. While progress has been made, the possibility of being sentenced to life in prison still looms for young offenders, regardless of their efforts to rehabilitate themselves. The War on Kids reveals the true extent of America's war on its own children, a battle that must be fought and won.

But there is hope. Recent Supreme Court decisions have marked a turning point in recognizing the importance of treating children differently in the eyes of the law. The War on Kids seizes upon this moment, offering a roadmap for states to rectify the course of American juvenile justice. Cara Drinan combines social science research, legal insights, and personal correspondence with individuals like Terrence Graham, whose lives have been forever altered by unjust sentencing.

It's time to take action and stand up against the injustices our youth face in the legal system. Join us in the fight for a fairer and more compassionate approach to juvenile justice. Read The War on Kids today and become a part of the movement to transform the lives of young individuals caught in the crossfire of America's flawed legal system. Click here to get your copy now.

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