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Articles From Elizabeth Clarke

Child Rights From a Pediatric Perspective and in Practice in Germany By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, January 2024 Unlike other nations that have successfully incorporated international children's rights standards into their legal framework, the U.S. juvenile justice system has failed to do so.
Racial Equity and Children’s Rights in the Juvenile Justice System By Elizabeth Clarke & Bridget Schott Child Law, January 2024 An introduction to the issue from two co-editors.
Troubling Conditions in Juvenile Detention Centers By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, January 2024 In December 2023, the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice published reports from its annual juvenile detention center inspections, finding that only three of the centers were found in compliance with minimum standards.
Illinois, Home of World’s First Juvenile Court, Fails to Provide Rights to Children By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, December 2022 A new report by Human Rights Watch finds that most U.S. states, including Illinois, fail to comply with international child rights standards.
Racial Equity and Children’s Rights in the Juvenile Justice System By Elizabeth Clarke & Bridgett Schott Child Law, December 2022 An introduction to the issue from two co-editors.
Global Trends in Children’s Rights By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, January 2022 Summaries of several global issues in juvenile justice.
Racial Equity and Children’s Rights in the Juvenile Justice System By Elizabeth Clarke & Bridgett Schott Child Law, January 2022 An introduction to the issue from the editors.
Illinois Ranks Low on Provision of Human Rights for Kids By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, November 2020 Although Illinois is the home of the world’s first juvenile court, it lags far behind other developed nations.
On Racial Justice & Human Rights for Children in the Juvenile Justice System By Elizabeth Clarke & Bridgett Schott Child Law, November 2020 An introduction to the issue from Elizabeth Clarke & Bridgett Schott.
Four Ways America Gets It Wrong in Prosecuting Alleged Teen Offenders By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, March 2020 The United States leads developed nations in punitive, cruel, and inhumane practices against children and adolescents who come into conflict with the law. 
120 Years Later: The Juvenile Court in Illinois By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, January 2020 Illinois led the world in establishing and protecting the rights of children when its first juvenile court was founded in 1899.
The Germanic system of justice: Learning about an approach focused on human dignity By Elizabeth Clarke International and Immigration Law, July 2019 An overview of Germany's approach to juvenile justice and how it compares to Illinois'.
The Germanic system of justice: Learning about an approach focused on human dignity By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, April 2019 An overview of Germany's approach to juvenile justice and how it compares to Illinois'.
The Juvenile Defender Pilot Program By Elizabeth Clarke & Mark Hassakis Child Law, February 2019 An overview of the Juvenile Defender Pilot Program.
New rule eliminating indiscriminate shackling of children working well By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, May 2018 A year ago, the Illinois Supreme Court issued Rule 943 to end indiscriminate shackling of children in juvenile court.
Report on Illinois Supreme Court’s Rules Committee Hearing on Proposed Rule to End Indiscriminate Shackling of Children By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, September 2016 The Rules Committee of the Illinois Supreme Court met  to review a proposal to end indiscriminate shackling of children in court. This is a national effort initiated by the National Juvenile Defender Center, and spearheaded in Illinois by the Illinois Justice Project.
More than 30 years of poor outcomes and racial disparities in “automatic” provisions trying youth in adult court By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, October 2014 Of the 257 Cook County children charged with crimes requiring an automatic transfer to adult court in a recent three-year study period, only one was white. Read the study's other findings here.
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice—What’s happening in our state juvenile prisons? By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, December 2013 A look at the system since it was implemented more than six years ago.
Early access to counsel for youth in detention By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, November 2010 A new law requires a minor be given adequate time with counsel before a detention hearing.
Europe adopts proportionality as standard for juvenile justice By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, November 2010 The European Rules require that sanctions/punishment must depend on the gravity of the offense committed, and take into account the youth’s age, physical and mental well-being, development, capacities and personal circumstances.  
National report highlights Redeploy Illinois By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, November 2010 A recently released research brief highlights Redeploy Illinois as a key example of a successful state program to reduce juvenile justice spending without compromising public safety.
Research finds probation as effective as incarceration in preventing repeat offending with serious offenders By Elizabeth Clarke & Mary Reynolds Child Law, June 2010 A recent study of youth who committed major felony offenses shows that incarceration is no more effective than community-based treatment.

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