Powering the Future: Why Energy Justice is the New Frontier for South African Youth

Every year on June 16, South Africa pauses to commemorate Youth Day, a solemn yet defiant tribute to the students of 1976 who stood against the machinery of apartheid. They…

Beyond the "Slap on the Wrist": Why Juvenile Courts Remain the Essential Venue for Youth Justice

Despite persistent myths that characterize the juvenile justice system as a lenient "slap on the wrist," the reality is significantly more complex and, often, far harsher than the public perceives.…

Behind Barred Windows: The Crisis of Unlawful Youth Detention in Colorado

By Elisa Epstein and Quinn Phillips, ACLU National Prison Project May 4, 2026 In a small, windowless room within a Colorado Division of Youth Services (DYS) facility, the fluorescent lights…