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Juvenile Rights
Video Link:  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/video/flv/generic.html?s=frol02s4c8q7c&continuous=1

This video discusses life without parole sentences for juveniles, which were utilized until 2012.

1. What can be learned from the testimony of inmates who were sentenced as juveniles to life in prison without the possibility of parole?
2. After hearing this video, what are your thoughts on Miller v. Alabama?

Commonality of Juvenile as Victim of Prior Abuse
Web Link:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/11/alabama-8-year-old-charged-with-murder-in-toddlers-beating-death/

This report discusses a recent case of an 8-year-old killing a 1-year-old, including the legal implications for the parents of the children.

1. Do you agree with the decision to charge the 8-year-old with murder?
2. Do you think the parents should be held legally responsible?
3. How does this story reflect child neglect?

Juvenile Gang Members
Audio Link:  http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=122319515&m=122319198

This NPR story discusses obstacles in the juvenile justice system, including gangs, drugs, and violence.

1. How does this young person’s story demonstrate both opportunities and challenges within the juvenile justice system?
2. What programs worked best for this young person?
3. What are the implications of this story for correctional agencies?

Detention Versus Incarceration
Video Link:  http://video.pbs.org/video/2365465810/

This video discusses current efforts to raise the age of responsibility in New York.

1. What are arguments for raising the age of responsibility in New York?

Incarceration of Juveniles
Web Link:  http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/opinion/what-mass-incarceration-looks-like-for-juveniles.html

This editorial discusses conditions of incarceration facilities for juveniles from the perspective of a former juvenile justice administrator.

1. What obstacles did the author experience during his tenure as a juvenile justice administrator?
2. What are his suggestions to improve the juvenile justice system?