The Appeal, Thousands of Children On Probation Are Incarcerated Each Year for Nonviolent, Noncriminal Behaviors

Experts say Black and Native children are disproportionately jailed either for status offenses or for technical violations of probation or parole—and that incarcerating them has far-reaching negative consequences.

Status offenses include skipping school or running away from home, and although not illegal for adults, juveniles can be arrested for these situations.

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