Judge in Maryland Locks Up Youths and Rules Their Lives

Evidence shows that locking up juveniles, especially those who pose no risk to public safety, does more harm than good. While many states have revised statutes or regulations to avoid the overuse of incarceration, judges are not always so quick to follow. This New York Times article illustrates the potential impact—positive or negative—one judge can make on a young person’s life. 

Evidence shows that locking up juveniles, especially those who pose no risk to public safety, does more harm than good. While many states have revised statutes or regulations to avoid the overuse of incarceration, judges are not always so quick to follow. This New York Times article illustrates the potential impact—positive or negative—one judge can make on a young person’s life.