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Juvenile Justice Coalition of Ohio Statement on Death in Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (8/31/20)

8/31/20 8/31/20

Juvenile Justice Coalition of Ohio Statement on Death in Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (8/31/20)

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Ohio spends $185,303 to incarcerate youth annually (7/30/20)

7/30/20 7/30/20

Ohio spends $185,303 to incarcerate youth annually (7/30/20)

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For Black Lives to Matter, We Must #FreeOurYouth (7/16/20)

7/16/20 7/16/20

For Black Lives to Matter, We Must #FreeOurYouth (7/16/20)

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Youth at Risk as First Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center (5/5/20)

5/5/20 5/5/20

Youth at Risk as First Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center (5/5/20)

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Juvenile Justice Advocates Express Concern about Youth in Shelter Care & Non-Secure Residential Facilities in Letter to Juvenile Stakeholders (4/4/20)

4/4/20 4/4/20

Juvenile Justice Advocates Express Concern about Youth in Shelter Care & Non-Secure Residential Facilities in Letter to Juvenile Stakeholders (4/4/20)

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Ohio Prison & Youth Facilities Now Providing Daily Updates Re: COVID-19 Following Coalition Request (3/26/20)

3/26/20 3/26/20

Ohio Prison & Youth Facilities Now Providing Daily Updates Re: COVID-19 Following Coalition Request (3/26/20)

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Ohio Advocacy Groups Urge Ongoing Transparency Regarding COVID-19 Concerns in Prisons and Youth Facilities (3/24/20)

3/24/20 3/24/20

Ohio Advocacy Groups Urge Ongoing Transparency Regarding COVID-19 Concerns in Prisons and Youth Facilities (3/24/20)

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COVID-19 Endangers Incarcerated Youth (3/20/20)

3/20/20 3/20/20

COVID-19 Endangers Incarcerated Youth (3/20/20)

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Letter to Governor DeWine re: Coronavirus (3/19/20)

3/19/20 3/19/20

Letter to Governor DeWine re: Coronavirus (3/19/20)

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HB 410

12/9/16 12/9/16

HB 410

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Indiscriminate Shackling of Children in Juvenile Courts

Erikka Sawdey 7/14/16 Erikka Sawdey 7/14/16

Indiscriminate Shackling of Children in Juvenile Courts

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Improving Data Collection

6/9/16 6/9/16

Improving Data Collection

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Community-Based Alternatives to Incarceration

Erikka Sawdey 10/15/15 Erikka Sawdey 10/15/15

Community-Based Alternatives to Incarceration

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9/15/11 9/15/11

On the Right Path

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Bill Would Do Away with Assembly Line Justice

7/11/11 7/11/11

Bill Would Do Away with Assembly Line Justice

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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

4/18/11 4/18/11

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

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Rightsizing Juvenile Justice in Ohio

4/18/11 4/18/11

Rightsizing Juvenile Justice in Ohio

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With Kids and Crime, Smart Works Better Than Tough.

12/20/10 12/20/10

With Kids and Crime, Smart Works Better Than Tough.

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Juvenile Justice Reform bill

12/6/10 12/6/10

Juvenile Justice Reform bill

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Recovery Money for Byrne JAG Won't Stimulate Greater Public Safety

10/29/10 10/29/10

Recovery Money for Byrne JAG Won't Stimulate Greater Public Safety

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