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Meeting the Challenges Faced by Girls in the Juvenile Justice System

Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee | , | Mar 11, 2010 10:30am

Please note the time for this hearing has changed to 10:30 a.m.

In light of the rising number of girls in the nation’s juvenile justice system, on Thursday, March 11th the House Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities held a hearing to examine the unique challenges girls face in today’s juvenile justice system as the committee works toward reauthorizing the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act. Among other things, the subcommittee will examine confinement conditions, mental health, victimization, and public safety.

Opening Statements

Carolyn McCarthy (NY)

Witnesses

Professor Francine Sherman, Clinical Professor and Director
Juvenile Rights Advocacy Project
Boston College Law School
Newton, MA

The Honorable J. Brian Huff
Jefferson County, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Rachel Carrion, Community Connections for Youth, Board Member
New York, NY

Professor Linda A. Teplin, Director of the Psycho-legal Studies Program
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Cameron Romer, York County Probation Officer
York, PA

Gary Ivory, Southwest President and National Director of Program Development
Youth Advocate Programs
Harrisburg, PA

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