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Associations between substance use and type of crime in prisoners with substance use problems - a focus on violence and fatal violence
Substance use disorders are common among incarcerated individuals and strongly predict violent crime. Specific substance use patterns differ among prisoners depending on the type of crime committed.
Brief of Juvenile Law Center; Center for Law, Brain and Behavior; and Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth as Amici Curiae in Support of Defendant/Appellant
The brief argues that mandatory harsh sentences for juveniles, particularly for felony murder, are unconstitutional. It states that age and individual mitigating factors must be considered during sentencing due to developmental differences.
Brief of Amici Curiae: Juvenile Sentencing Project and Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
The brief argues that the Iowa Board of Parole must offer juvenile lifers a meaningful release opportunity based on their maturity and rehabilitation. The Board's procedures must ensure it has full information for these decisions.
Brief of Amicus Curiae Juvenile Sentencing Project in Support of Appellant Corey Grant
This brief argues that current law requires children sentenced for crimes to have a meaningful chance for release. It claims Mr. Grant's 65-year sentence denies this opportunity, violating constitutional limits on juvenile sentencing.
Brief of Amici Curiae Juvenile Law Center, Juvenile Sentencing Project, and American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan
This brief argues that Michigan's parole system denies juvenile offenders a meaningful opportunity for release, violating their constitutional rights. It claims the system fails to consider a youth's potential for rehabilitation.
Brief of Amici Curiae Juvenile Law Center et al. in Support of Petitioner-appellant Cyntoia Brown and Reversal
The brief argues a life sentence for a 16-year-old, even with potential geriatric parole, is disproportionate. It contends this effectively denies a meaningful chance for release and violates the Eighth Amendment.
Brief of Juvenile Law Center, Defender Association of Philadelphia, Atlantic Center for Capital Representation, and Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project as Amici Curiae in Support of Appellant Avis Lee
This brief argues that mandatory life without parole sentences are unconstitutional for young adults.
Amici Curiae Brief of Juvenile Law Center, ACLU of Washington, Campaign for Fair Sentencing of Youth, Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators, and Mothers Against Murderers Association in Support of Respondent, Brian Bassett
This brief argues Brian Bassett’s life sentences for crimes committed as a juvenile are unconstitutional. It claims the re-imposed sentence ignored evidence of rehabilitation.
Brief of Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, Columbia Legal Services, Teamchild, and Washington Defender Association as Amici Curiae in Support of Respondent
This brief argues that Washington's constitution protects against cruel punishment more strongly than the Eighth Amendment. It contends that life without parole for juveniles is unconstitutional and supports a ban on such sentences.
Brief of Amici Curiae Juvenile Law Center, Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth, and Center for Law, Brain and Behavior in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues a 21-year-to-life sentence for a juvenile convicted of felony murder is unconstitutional.
Brief of Juvenile Law Center et al. in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that sentencing a 17-year-old to life without parole by plea agreement, under threat of death, is unconstitutional. It asserts that this practice disproportionately impacts youth and violates evolving legal standards.
Brief and Argument of Amicus Curiae in Support of Defendant-Appellee
The brief argues young adults under 21 are less culpable than older adults due to developmental differences. It asserts they deserve the same sentencing protections as those under 18.
Brief for the American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers, and American Academy of Psychiatry and Law as Amici Curiae in Support of Petition for a Writ of Certiorari
The brief argues that false confessions contribute to wrongful convictions, especially when coercive tactics are used on juveniles or those with intellectual deficits.
Amicus Curiae Brief of Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc., in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that the lower court improperly focused on jury findings and ignored victims' rights by requiring resentencing for juvenile murderers.
Neuropsychological changes in patients with Substance Use Disorder after completion of a one month intensive outpatient treatment program
Many adults with substance use disorders (SUD) also have impaired executive functioning (EF). This study found that patients completing an intensive outpatient program for SUD showed improved EF, though some impairment remained.