Slainte
03-16-2005, 02:30 PM
Study faults jailing youths with adults
BOSTON -- Treating offenders younger than 18 as adults in the criminal-justice system makes it more likely that they will re-offend when they emerge from prison, according to a national study of youthful-offender laws.
The Coalition for Juvenile Justice, in a study titled "Childhood on Trial," said "adult time for adult crime" policies have failed. The organization called for changes in state and federal laws.
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20050315-120801-9952r.htm
BOSTON -- Treating offenders younger than 18 as adults in the criminal-justice system makes it more likely that they will re-offend when they emerge from prison, according to a national study of youthful-offender laws.
The Coalition for Juvenile Justice, in a study titled "Childhood on Trial," said "adult time for adult crime" policies have failed. The organization called for changes in state and federal laws.
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20050315-120801-9952r.htm