Beth Schwartzapfel

Marshall Project

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Investigative reporter covering the criminal justice system for the Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization focusing on criminal justice issues in the US

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Juvenile Justice was established almost 100 years ago, but the War on Crime eroded protections for young Americans accused of crime.

Holding Kids Accountable for Their Crimes

Juvenile Justice was established almost 100 years ago, but the War on Crime eroded protections for young Americans accused of crime.

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