Bernstein, Nell

Author Nell Bernstein argues that there is no "good way" to lock up a child, as she investigates the flaws within the juvenile justice system.

Examines the brutal treatment of youth in juvenile prisons and presents the argument that the current structure of juvenile prisons denies children the key to factor to a successful rehabilitation?positive, caring relationships with adults.

Explores the lives of children whose parents are under criminal justice supervision, whether in prison, on probation, or on parole, focusing on the lasting impact their parents' incarceration has on their child's future.