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The Forgotten Children Of The American Justice System Why 79 Minors Are Serving Life Sentences Without Any Hope Of Escape

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such sentences entirely, leaving judges discretion in exceptional cases.

That remaining discretion continues fueling debate because judgments about whether a child is “beyond rehabilitation” can depend heavily on geography, judicial philosophy, legal representation, and the narratives presented during trial.

Internationally, many countries approach juvenile continue reading …

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