A strange excerpt: But evidence has mounted in recent years that locking up juveniles, especially those who pose no risk to public safety, does more harm than good. Most juvenile offenders outgrow delinquent behavior, studies find. And incarceration — the most costly alternative for taxpayers — appears to do little to prevent recidivism and often has the opposite effect, driving juveniles deeper into criminal behavior. Appears to do little? Just how much, in the journalists (unqualified) judgment re appearance here is needed to reflect reality? Moreover, the articles concerned more with the offender well-being than the judges duty to protect the health and safety of the public.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 15:16:35 +0000
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