Children Should Never Be Sentenced to Die in Prison

The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth is the national campaign working to end the practice
of sentencing children to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

 
Broad coalition urges Justice Department to reform youth transfer processes

Broad coalition urges Justice Department to reform youth transfer processes

The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth, joined by a coalition of more than 60 national organizations representing a wide variety of issue areas, today submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice,...

 
Infographic Explores Brain Science and Childhood Trauma

Infographic Explores Brain Science and Childhood Trauma

Our newest infographic produced in collaboration with Participant Media showcases the differences between adolescent and adult brains as well as the lasting effects of childhood trauma. We know that children are different from adults, and...

 
Sara Kruzan, sentenced at 16 to die in prison, deemed suitable for parole

Sara Kruzan, sentenced at 16 to die in prison, deemed suitable for parole

Sara Kruzan, who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole when she was 16, has been deemed suitable for parole. She has spent 19 years in prison after killing her abusive...

 
Support The CFSY

Support The CFSY

The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth is dedicated to abolishing the practice of sentencing young people to life without parole. When you support our efforts to abolish this inhumane practice, which declares people...