Children make mistakes. They shouldn’t pay for it with their lives.
Punishment should be used as a method of holding people accountable, not abusing them.
Here’s a look at the bills Maryland legislators passed this session
The Maryland General Assembly concluded its 2024 legislative session Monday night after passing hundreds of bills.
Maryland lawmakers look to balance budget constraints with legislative agenda
The Maryland General Assembly is nearly a month into its 2024 legislative session and lawmakers are continuing work on key issues from last year.
Resorting to charging minors as adults in Maryland is counterproductive
Children are simply not equal to adults in terms of psychological development, leaving them more prone to peer pressure, poor decision-making and decreased impulse control.
Maryland General Assembly passes juvenile justice reform bills
The bills will work to protect children's human rights.