Changes Coming to Juvenile Justice in Illinois

The state of Illinois is planning an overhaul of its juvenile justice system — moving from prison-like settings to community-based dorms. But officials say it goes beyond that — that they’ll “infuse love” into the system. It’s the latest incarnation of a reform effort that dates back more than 100 years.

The 21st was joined by a reporter from ProPublica and the Program Director for the Illinois Justice Project to hear more of the details surrounding this overhaul and what might change or stay the same. 

Guests:

Duaa Eldeib, Reporter for ProPublica Illinois 

Garien Gatewood, Program Director for the Illinois Justice Project

Prepared for web by Zainab Qureshi

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