Maryland Public Defender advocates for childhood protection and criminal justice reform, highlighting the need for prevention and care over punishment.

The latest national FBI data shows a similar trend in arrests: Women accounted for 27% of all adult arrests in 2024, nearly double their 14% share in 1980, according to the council’s report. The share ...

At 13 years old, Joe Sullivan was told he would die in prison. The then-teenager's life came crashing down around him after he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for robbing and sexually ...

It’s difficult to imagine anything more terrifying and devastating than your child being charged with a crime. At a time when you want to do everything in your power to protect your child, parents ...

Oklahoma has the knowledge, data and compassion to build a youth justice system rooted in hope rather than punishment. Will ...

These reforms violate human rights obligations, contradict the evidence and will be devastating for children and young people ...

The panel tackled — and ultimately advanced — criminal justice bills related to veteran post-conviction relief and juvenile ...

The House Judiciary Committee approved two bills Wednesday aimed at helping veterans deal with the criminal justice system. The committee voted 17-9 for House Bill 458 sponsored by state Rep. Carol ...