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Taking Corrigibility Seriously, Dora Klein
Taking Corrigibility Seriously, Dora Klein
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This article argues that the Supreme Court's creation of a category of "irreparably corrupt" juveniles is not only an epistemological mistake but also a tactical mistake which has undermined the Court's express desire that only in the "rarest" of cases will juveniles be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Right To Treatment For Juveniles In Texas: A Legislative Proposal., Mark H. Marshall
The Right To Treatment For Juveniles In Texas: A Legislative Proposal., Mark H. Marshall
St. Mary's Law Journal
Studies of adult prison populations show large percentages of such populations are juvenile offenders. The right to treatment concept emerged as a solution to this perplexing problem. The right to treatment guarantees juveniles post-adjudicative care and treatment aimed at rehabilitation. Courts have indicated a willingness to support the right to treatment concept. However, legislatures limit courts power to affect change. To fully implement the right to treatment, legislatures must establish an express right to treatment for institutionalized juveniles and set standards to ensure this right. The Texas Legislature has an excellent start toward this goal, but it should not be …