In June 2012, the United States Supreme Court struck down mandatory life without possibility of parole sentences when imposed on individuals convicted of committing murder while under age 18 (referred to herein as JLWOP sentences).
Discusses the harm in the criminal legal system caused by the “adultification bias” of Black youth versus white youth as well as harm done by prolonged incarceration in juvenile prison.
Amicus brief filed in support of review in the WA Supreme Court regarding allowing vacating and sealing of juvenile court records to reduce later negative consequences.