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Published on April 29, 2026 - 21:17 GMT

Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove Introduces Landmark Youth Justice Reform Legislation

The Directly Impacted Child Rehab and Safety Act would align federal law with child rights standards enshrined in several international human rights treaties WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, April 29th, …

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Published on April 14, 2026 - 16:59 GMT

Governor Spanberger Signs Landmark Child Rights Bill Into Law in Virginia

New law protects young children from prosecution; continues national trend away from criminalizing kids in elementary school RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed SB 18 into law, marking …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Maryland Passes SB 323, Sending Long-Sought Youth Charging Reform to Governor’s Desk

Landmark bill would move more children out of adult court and into systems designed for rehabilitation, support, and public safety ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maryland lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 323 and sent …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

MD Senate Passes Historic Bill to Reform the Process for Charging Children as Adults and Removing Them From Adult Jails

The legislation to target MD's “national outlier” practice of charging children in the adult criminal justice system ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Maryland State Senate passed major youth justice …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

New Report Links Childhood Trauma to Kids Tried in Adult Courts

90.11% said trauma was not considered at sentencing; 31.01% reported trafficking WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Human Rights for Kids (HRFK) today released a national report documenting the lived experiences of …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

New Report Shows Hope for Youth Justice as States Advance Bipartisan Reforms

Hawaii Named National Leader; Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Wyoming Labeled Worst Human Rights Offenders WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report released today by Human Rights for Kids (HRFK) …

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Published on September 11, 2025 - 16:31 GMT

STATEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS FOR KIDS ON HOUSE OVERSIGHT BILLS TARGETING CHILDREN IN D.C.’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

The U.S. House Oversight Committee advanced several bills that would roll back bipartisan reforms designed to protect children in the justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, September 10, …

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Published on June 30, 2025 - 21:15 GMT

Hawaii Leads Nation: Ends Extreme Sentencing & Adult Prison for Kids, Embraces Trauma-Informed Justice

New Laws Prohibit Extreme Sentencing, Bar Incarceration of Youth in Adult Prisons, and Set a Minimum Age of 12 for Prosecution HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark victory for children’s rights and trauma- …

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Published on April 23, 2025 - 19:15 GMT

Gov. Sanders Signs Landmark Youth Justice Reforms into Law, Protecting Victimized Children from Trauma & Incarceration

New laws backed by bipartisan lawmakers & child rights advocates overhaul Arkansas’ youth justice system, focusing on trauma, trafficking & second chances WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

Hawaii Legislature Unanimously Passes Reforms to Protect Kids from Inhumane Treatment in the Criminal Justice System

Lawmakers Send 2 Groundbreaking Bills to Gov. Green Which Will End Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Children Tried as Adults & the Prosecution of Kids Under 12 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic move …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 23:41 GMT

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’s rights …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 01:44 GMT

Vermont Governor Signs Historic Bill to End Prosecution of Children Under 12

New law positions Vermont as a national leader in advancing human rights protections for youth and dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Phil Scott (R-VT) signed into law H. …

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