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7,500 Youth in Adult Jails -- Young People at Risk of Assault, Suicide; Frequently Held Pre-Trial

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12-5-2009 National: 'Jailing Juveniles: The Dangers of Incarcerating Youth in Adult Jails in America' finds that on an average day 7,500 young people are held in adult facilities in the United States, and the yearly rate may be several times higher, resulting in the jailing of tens of thousands of young people.Washington, DC (Vocus/PRWEB ) December 4, 2009 -? Despite a federal law designed to keep juveniles out of adult jails that has been on the books for over three decades, on any given day, 7,500 youth are in adult jails, according to a report released by the Campaign for Youth Justice. 'Jailing Juveniles: The Dangers of Incarcerating Youth in Adult Jails in America' finds that on an average day 7,500 young people are held in adult facilities in the United States, and the yearly rate may be several times higher, resulting in the jailing of tens of thousands of young people...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues, News, Recidivism and Studies on December 05, 2009 (boomark / email).