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The Other Missouri Model: Systemic Juvenile Injustice In The Show-Me State, Mae C, Quinn
The Other Missouri Model: Systemic Juvenile Injustice In The Show-Me State, Mae C, Quinn
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For years Missouri has been touted as a model for juvenile justice. Stakeholders and commentators continually declare that the Show-Me State – with its “Missouri Model” – employs the most modern and innovative ap-proaches when it comes to treatment of court-involved youth. This account is reflected in press coverage, television news shows, and agency white papers. But this is only part of the picture; there is much more happening in Missouri when it comes to juveniles. However, this “other” part of the story seldom has been openly discussed – until now.1. This Article seeks to contrast the rosy picture painted …