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Keeping Young Offenders Out of Jail

Year

2015

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

8m 4s

Publication Information

NewsHour Productions

Summary

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.