NJ abolishes remaining juvenile court fines, will erase balancesNJ abolishes remaining juvenile court fines, will erase balancesA new state law is the next step in New Jersey's efforts at criminal justice reform.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ to try 'restorative justice' approach to juveniles in 4 citiesNJ to try 'restorative justice' approach to juveniles in 4 citiesThe “Restorative and Transformative Justice for Youths and Communities” pilot program in Camden, Newark, Paterson and Trenton will cost $8.4 million.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ sends juveniles to ‘Youth Court’ where judge, lawyers, jury are all teensNJ sends juveniles to ‘Youth Court’ where judge, lawyers, jury are all teensIf kids in Newark or Jersey City get in trouble for committing a low-level crime, they could wind up a in court run entirely by their own peers. David MatthauDavid Matthau