The Campaign for Youth Justice, based in Washington, DC, has made significant strides in the past 15 years to ensure that young people under the age of 18 are no longer automatically prosecuted, sentenced, or incarcerated in the adult criminal justice system. Through their efforts, tens of thousands of young individuals and their families across the country have been spared from the harsh realities of adult court. The Campaign is grateful for the support of families, advocates, legislators, researchers, and funders who have joined this movement, and while the organization may be closing, the work of keeping children out of the adult criminal justice system will continue.
The Final Report by the Campaign for Youth Justice highlights the ongoing progress in ending the prosecution of children in adult courts, showcasing a significant decrease in the number of children prosecuted as adults over the past 15 years. With more laws passed and implemented in recent years, the report suggests that these numbers are likely to further decline. As the Campaign bids farewell, they invite individuals to follow the work of their partner organization, the Sentencing Project, who will continue the important mission of advocating for the rights of young people in the criminal justice system.
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