Policy Analysis

Title Summary Categories Year Published Link
Fines and Fees Report Analysis of financial burdens imposed on youth and families through juvenile justice system fines and … Financial Impact, Policy Analysis 2024
Trial and Sentencing of Youth as Adults in the Illinois Justice System: Transfer Data Report, July 2021 Analysis of youth tried as adults in Illinois courts, examining transfer patterns and outcomes. Adult Court Transfer, Policy Analysis 2021
Detention of Children 10-12 Years Old In Illinois: A Call to Action Policy recommendations addressing the detention practices for very young children aged 10-12 years. Age-Specific Issues, Policy Analysis 2021
Trial & Sentencing of Youth as Adults in the Illinois Justice System: 2020 Transfer Data Report Analysis of youth tried as adults in Illinois courts, examining transfer patterns and outcomes. Adult Court Transfer, Policy Analysis 2020
Burdened for Life: The Myth of Juvenile Record Confidentiality and Expungement in Illinois Comprehensive study examining juvenile record confidentiality laws and expungement practices in Illinois. Policy Analysis, Records Management 2016
Executive Summary – Burdened for Life: The Myth of Juvenile Record Confidentiality and Expungement in Illinois Executive summary of study on juvenile record confidentiality and expungement challenges in Illinois. Policy Analysis, Records Management 2016
Report Improving Illinois’ Response to Sexual Offenses Committed by Youth Policy recommendations for improving Illinois’ approach to juvenile sexual offense cases and treatment. Policy Analysis, Specialized Offenses 2014
Fact Sheet: Improving Illinois’ Response to Sexual Offenses Committed by Youth Summary of key findings and recommendations for juvenile sexual offense policy improvements. Policy Analysis, Specialized Offenses 2014
Press Release: Improving Illinois’ Response to Sexual Offenses Committed by Youth Press release announcing policy recommendations for improving juvenile sexual offense case handling. Policy Analysis, Specialized Offenses 2014
Executive Summary: Improving Illinois’ Response to Sexual Offenses Committed by Youth Executive summary of recommendations for improving Illinois juvenile sexual offense policies and practices. Policy Analysis, Specialized Offenses 2014
Report: Raising the Age of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Policy analysis examining benefits of raising the age limit for juvenile court jurisdiction. Jurisdictional Issues, Policy Analysis 2013
Fact Sheet: Raising the Age of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Summary of key points supporting raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction. Jurisdictional Issues, Policy Analysis 2013
Press Release: Raising the Age of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Press release announcing recommendations to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction. Jurisdictional Issues, Policy Analysis 2013