RECENT NEWS FROM THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT ----------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- COMING SOON (some working now) ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Or donate to Pendulum Juvenile Justice, a 501c4, for lobbying and legislative issues. Not tax deductible. Donations can be made safely and securely through PayPal On March 17, 2010, The Pendulum Foundation co-sponsored a debate on direct file, the process by which prosecutors have unlimited power to decide whether to charge a juvenile as an adult. We believe the practice is wrong, and subsequent legislation was passed placing more limits on the practice. Below are two links to part of the debate. More will be posted later. Judge for yourself… 1)  Opening:  http://www.youtube.com/watch 2)  Direct File by the Numbers. http://www.youtube.com/watch Informative Blogs The Other Death Penalty Project is led and comprised solely of prisoners serving life without the possibility of parole. We are thankful to those free people who have offered us their invaluable help. wandervogeldiary.wordpress. com/ An advocate for Florida juveniles, Alex and Derek King, who were recently released from prison, Dan Dailey’s blog is a personal narrative of the challenges,   adventures, and satisfactions he is experiencing – as well as his continued advocacy for teens. Abolish Life Without Parole Sentences for Children in the USA SOLITARY WATCH A Voice for Juvenile Prison Reform Posts from family members and offenders of young prisoners. Also calls to action. www.jlwopvictims.org for victims of juvenile LWOPS www.endjlwop.org The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth Dinner with Sister Helen Prejean:  Is Waterboarding Torture By Charles Johnson, The Claremont Conservative   January 31, 2010 CHILDREN IN LOCKDOWN, Part 1: Solitary Confinement of Teens in Adult Prisons By James Ridgeway and Jean Casella, Solitary Watch  January 31, 2010 Does the Punishment Fit the Offender?  American Constitution Society at William and Mary Law School  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission Statement  The Pendulum Foundation believes in second chances. As a juvenile justice non-profit organization, we are committed to educating the public about the issues surrounding children convicted and sentenced as adults.  We are also committed to taking  into prison MRT, a ground breaking cognitive behavior program, which will help  transform the lives of young prisoners. Our goal is to ensure – whether inside or outside of prison -- happy, healthy, well-adjusted and productive adults. Our 501( c )4 arm, Pendulum Juvenile Justice, is dedicated to juvenile sentencing reform. In that capacity, we are the first state to lower juvenile LWOP sentences. We are also the first state to create a juvenile clemency board. The Next Day Foundation Erik Jensen’s parents founded The Pendulum Foundation to help all children serving life. Erik’s web site provides help for  teens in trouble. ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------