Routledge Recalibrating Juvenile Detention - Routledge Law Book

Recalibrating Juvenile Detention provides an in-depth look at the landmark US District Court-ordered reform of the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) in Illinois. Spanning from 2007 to 2015, this text examines the reforms that followed years of litigation by the ACLU regarding unconstitutional conditions of confinement. This book serves as a vital resource for scholars, practitioners, administrators, policymakers, and advocates. It explains the legal implications of the Court's actions and provides a detailed analysis of a major evaluation research report conducted by the University of Chicago Crime Lab. By examining the successes and challenges of the JTDC reform, readers gain a clear understanding of how and why systemic changes occur within the juvenile justice system. It is an essential addition to any collection focused on corrections, law, and juvenile justice reform.