Showing posts with label shackling juveniles in court in Illinois. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 9, 2016
Shackling Juveniles in Illinois Courts is Forbidden
A new Illinois Supreme Court Ruling, effective November 1, 2016, prohibits the shackling of juveniles during court proceedings, unless there are special circumstances. Advocates argued this will eliminate the trauma, humiliation and the shame.
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