juvenile
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County’s juvenile halls are housed in what’s commonly referred to as a “step down” setting before they are released to the public.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The training involved participation and coaching by people who were incarcerated at Graterford prison, in Pennsylvania—many of them juvenile lifers.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Most of Haymon’s 26-year legal career has been in the public defender’s office, handling juvenile and adult cases that range from petty theft to homicide.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
In this study, researchers compared two groups: juvenile mice that were 3 weeks old and adult mice that were 6 months old.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
Three months after his sentencing, the judge would receive an evaluation of his conduct at the Division of Juvenile Justice, as California’s juvenile facilities are called.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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