Juvenile justice is heating up in the legislature as lawmakers clash over whether to toughen penalties or prioritize rehabilitation for young offenders. Advocates warn that sending teens to adult prisons increases recidivism, pushing for treatment and diversion programs instead. But critics argue that serious crimes—like the 88 youth murders since 2023—demand consequences, especially when victims’ families face the reality that offenders may only serve until age 21. With a key committee set to dive deeper next month, the debate is far from settled—and the search for accountability without fueling future crime is proving to be a complex, high-stakes puzzle.
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