Sexually violent crimes are among the most psychologically devastating matters in the criminal legal system. Nearly every criminal law practitioner, whether defense, prosecution, or victim advocate, will eventually work with survivors of sexual abuse. Those who enter Special Victims Units may spend their entire careers navigating the intersection of law and trauma. Modern cases such as United States v. Epstein (2019)   reveal the consequences that arise when the criminal leg

Trigger Warning: Violence, child abuse, mentions of suicide The month of February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In the United...

The United States juvenile system processes more than 2.5 million juvenile arrests per year. However, for as many juveniles that enter...

On March 11, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Secure D.C. Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 into law. More commonly known as the “Secure...

Courts should apply a child-centered mens rea analysis for all cases adjudicating juveniles, also known as the “reasonable child”...

On Sept. 30, 2021, President Biden proclaimed October 2021 as National Youth Justice Action Month. In this proclamation, he specified...