High Rate of Juvenile Life Without Parole Sentences Examined by ACLU of Michigan
Thursday, September 16, 2004
- Organization: ACLU Michigan
- Link: http://www.aclumich.org
September 14 - Press Release
DETROIT - The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan released a report today to call attention to the growing number of juveniles living out life sentences in Michigan prisons with no hope of rehabilitation or release. The report outlines the issue of life without parole sentences given to juveniles including recommendations for a response to juvenile crime.
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