Some States Not Following Juvenile Justice Laws

Recent reports have shown that runaway children are being put in jail for periods of time- an action that is illegal in all states. One young girl was put into a county jail for a month, where she developed an addiction to illegal drugs. She was exposed to these narcotics by the older prisoners. The sad fact is that many states do not have the funds necessary to build juvenile detention centers, so underage criminals are subjected to more violence while they are locked behind bars in adult prisons.

The states may be prosecuted for not following federal law, but in the meantime, you must ensure that you or your child receives justice. If he or she is thrown into a city or county jail, filled with adult prisoners, you have a right to press charges. For more information about this, contact a lawyer right now!