Law Professor Tamar Birckhead on the cruel punishment we inflict on our incarcerated youth.
When Parents are Branded as Bad
Law Professor Tamar Birckhead on the unintended consequences of a system meant to protect children.
Let’s Change How Police Question Young Suspects
Juveniles are particularly vulnerable to the coercive (and often unlawful) techniques of law enforcement officials.
Worse Than Making Sausages
The absurdity and dangers of 16-year-olds being charged in adult criminal court.
When Kids Behave Like Kids, Don’t Punish Them Like Adults
Law professor Tamar Birckhead on the impact of race and class in the juvenile justice system.
To Defend a Terrorist
Tamar Birckhead reflects on representing the shoe bomber and, now, on helping those who represent the Boston bomb suspect.
Steubenville: The Names Change, but the Story Stays the Same
Juvenile justice expert Tamar Birckhead boils down the Steubenville rape case to expose systemic problems.
Juvenile Hall is Often No Place for Kids
Law professor Tamar R. Birckhead believes the juvenile justice system needs not just reformation, but transformation.