Juvenile Life Without Parole

The U.S. is the only country where children as young as 13 are sentenced to die in prison.

Ian Manuel Speaks About Solitary Confinement

04.05.21

Ohio Abolishes Life Without Parole for Children

01.13.21

Virginia Abolishes Life Without Parole for Children

02.25.20

Federal Court Orders Meaningful Review for Missouri Juveniles

08.20.19

Oregon Abolishes Death-in-Prison Sentences for Children

05.24.19

Supreme Court Upholds Relief for 16-Year-Old Sentenced to Die in Prison

11.27.17

California Abolishes Death in Prison Sentences for Children

10.13.17

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Significantly Restricts Life Without Parole Sentences for Children

07.03.17

North Dakota Abolishes Juvenile Life-Without-Parole Sentences

04.21.17

Arkansas Abolishes Death-in-Prison Sentences for Children

03.24.17

EJI Wins Relief for 16-Year-Old Sentenced to 155 Years in Prison

03.22.17

New Jersey Supreme Court Requires Judges to Consider How Children Are Different

01.19.17

Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down “Functional Life Sentences” for Children

01.03.17

Oklahoma Court Restricts Life Without Parole Sentences for Children

12.12.16

EJI Wins Release of Ian Manuel, Who Was Sentenced to Die in Prison at Age 13

11.16.16

Federal Court Rules Virginia Juveniles Sentenced to Life in Prison Entitled to Relief

11.07.16