Court Costs Can Push Kids Deeper Into Justice System, Report Says [JJIE.org]
Fines and fees imposed in juvenile court can drive youth deeper into the system and their families deeper into poverty, a new report says. Every state imposes monetary penalties or costs on juveniles, a burden that hits families who are already struggling especially hard, both emotionally and financially, according to the report by the Juvenile Law Center of Philadelphia. The costs can include fees to attend programs that are alternatives to incarceration or to have a mental health...