61. In Florida, the State Department of Juvenile Justice runs a Girls Initiative to address the specific needs of girls in the juvenile justice system. 62. In New York, the juvenile justice system still treats crimes like robbery, violent assault and arson the same way it treats stolen lunch money. 63. Indeed, it says, Medicaid may be simply shifting costs to child welfare and juvenile justice agencies. 64. In the past two years, juvenile justice laws have been overhauled in several states, sending ever-younger offenders to adult courts and prisons. 65. It advises juvenile justice officials to provide mental health screenings for every young person entering the system. 66. It is too early to be sure, but the case may be remembered as a milestone in Japan, provoking a fundamental reorganization of the juvenile justice system. 67. It was lax juvenile justice laws. 68. It was much less clear what the leaders meant when they talked about juvenile crime and juvenile justice, which Lott persuaded them to put on the list. 69. Its mission is to give parents the support they need by involving the juvenile justice, state mental health, probation and school systems. 70. Julio A. told juvenile justice officials that the three days he spent at Spofford Detention Center in the Bronx last year were the worst of his short life. |