Keeping young offenders out of jail

by PBS NewsHour Narrated by PBS NewsHour

Overview

Juvenile offenders kept under supervision close to home, rather than in secure, state-run facilities, are significantly less likely to be arrested again or commit more serious crimes, according to a new study. Judy Woodruff discusses the findings with Xavier McElrath-Bey of the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth and Michael Thompson of the Council of State Governments Justice Center.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171956455
Publisher:	NewsHour Productions
Publication date:	01/29/2015
Edition description:	Unabridged

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