Collection

Scratching the Surface on How Much it Costs to Assess and Collect Court Imposed Criminal Fees and Fines

The New Due Process: Fairness in a Fee-Driven State

The Steep Costs of Criminal Justice Fees and Fines

Blood from a Turnip: Money as Punishment in Idaho

Dreams Deferred: The Impact of Juvenile Fees on Florida's Children, Families, and Future

Collateral Consequences

System-Impacted Youth

Portrait of Nykia Gatson

Nykia Gatson

Twenty-year-old Nykia Gatson first entered the Kansas juvenile justice system for stealing when she was just 10 years old. While she was imprisoned...

System-Impacted Youth

Portrait of Aiden Decker

Aiden Decker

Abandoned, abused, and incarcerated; Aiden is an 18-year-old survivor who is preparing to build a family, rebuild his life, and repair a relationship...

Exploitative Revenues, Law Enforcement, and the Quality of Government Service

Community Safety

Minors Facing Major Debt: The Immense Burden of Court Fees on Macomb County Youth and Families

Collateral Consequences

Cost-Benefit Analysis