Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Chapter 1: Sentencing Under Siege
Chapter 2: Manufacturing Statistics: 19-Year-Old "Juveniles"
Chapter 3: The U.S. Has a Juvenile Crime Problem
Chapter 4: Life Without Parole for Juvenile Offenders In Constitutional
Chapter 5: The U.S. Has No International Obligation to Ban Juvenile Life Without Parole
Conclusion: A Lawful and Appropriate Punishment
Appendix 1: Spin vs. Facts
Appendix 2: Case Study Methodology
Appendix 3: State Statutes
Appendix 4: Recommended Reading
Acknowledgements
Endnotes
Case Studies:
Andre Contreras
Ralph David Cruz, Jr
David Garcia
Eric Hancock
Sarah Johnson
Ashley Jones
Eduardo Lopez
Jesus Mandujano
Samuel Puebla
Rudolfo Sandoval
Adam Sarabia
Chawa See
Martize M. Smolley
Donald Torres
Norman Willover
Ethan Allen Windom
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