In the article i read it discussed the supreme courts ruling that it is unconstitutional to sentence juveniles to death because it is considered cruel and unusual punishment. The court determined this because they believe the appropriateness of the sentencing is right since the juveniles are charged as adults. The author, Simon Singer, started noticing after the bill was passed that many juveniles received lesser juvenile punishment and Singer called this the reproduction of juvenile justice.
Article: Sentencing Juveniles to Life in Prison: The Reproduction of Juvenile Justice for Young Adolescents Charged With Murder
Author: Simon Singer
Source: Crime & Delinquency. Nov2011, Vol. 57 Issue 6, p969-986. 18p
Peer Reviewed: yes
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