Juvenile Life Without Parole
In March 2005, in the case of Roper V. Simmons, 125 S.Ct. 1183 (2005) the US Supreme Court ruled that juveniles possessed a diminished culpability, and therefore could not be executed. This was made t... continue reading »
"Life without parole is a living death sentence for children and it needs to stop!!"
"No child should be facing LWOP Address P.O. Box 3443 Oakhurst, CA 93644"
"legislative change Address Philadelphia, PA"
"kids may not be treated like adults! Address Germany"
"kids are kids.. they need structure not prison! life LWOP is for adults who know what they are doing. stop sentencing our youth this way. give them rehabilitation and hope."
"I think that this would give our juveniles a second chance in life. Address 1900 East Washington Ave 72119"
"Everyone deserves a second chance, especially our youth. No child should be locked up for the rest of their life."
"End this cruel practice. Children are just that; children!"
"Prosecutors like going up against poor children. They are usually shunned by their families and are easy prey for a district attorney that wants to have a high conviction rate. Address Kirby, Arkansas 71950"
"It's really sad how the judical system has changed. especially sending youth to prison. yes you all are in our prayers"