Levin: The incarceration of youth for status offenses behaviors that would not be considered criminal if committed by adults is one of the major shortcomings of a juvenile justice system that has relied on one-size-fits-all solutions.
Criminal Justice
Safer Communities Through Second Chances: The Case for Federal Expungement
When criminal records follow people forever, families struggle, employers lose workers, and communities lose productive citizens. Federal law offers almost no path to redemption, even though second chances strengthen public safety and the economy. Key Points The federal expungement system is effectively nonexistent. Permanent criminal records for non-violent federal offenses undermine work opportunities, family stability,...
September 15, 2026