Alternatives to Court and Detention
Some arrested teens are referred to alternative programs that keep them out of family court or detention. Advocates say these alternatives are more effective than the traditional system at preventing re-offenses.
Doing Time at Family Court
Family court is the first stop for most juveniles accused of committing a crime. See what happens one day in a Brooklyn court as young people and their parents wait, often longer than they want, for their cases to be heard.
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