Cara Drinan is a Professor of Law at Catholic University and a nationally recognized expert on the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, juvenile sentencing, and criminal justice reform. She is especially interested in giving voice to those whose lives have been shaped by the mass incarceration phenomenon.
"""this book is highly recommended for readers who are interested in an accessible yet comprehensive book about the juvenile justice system in the U.S."" -- Rong Bai and Robert Fischer, Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare ""This is a well-written book that conveys the harsh reality of criminal justice practices and legal doctrines in a way accessible to non-lawyers and the broader public."" -- Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books ""A clear, concise, well-organized call for action designed to reach a general audience."" - Kirkus Reviews ""Drinan outlines a compelling and urgent case for U.S. juvenile justice reform. Her well-researched and engaging book, which includes discussion of case law as well as interviews with incarcerated children and their families, is a necessary read for understanding a major threat to youth in America today."" - Booklist"