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Sterling Burnett of the National Center for Policy Analysis in Dallas: "The only way to treat the victim
as a full human being—to fully honor the memory of the victim—is to punish the perpetrator. ..."

Crime does not see age. The impact crimes has on the families of victims is irreversible and can only see closure once the criminal is punished.

https://www.appohigh.org/ourpages/auto/2016/3/16/38572502/Juveniles%20Tried%20as%20Adults.pdf

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Juveniles minds are easily influenced by their environment. 

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Juveniles minds are easily influenced by their environment. 

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When a juvenile is sent to jail where he/she comes under the influence of other adult cellmates, then they could be badly influenced. Minors can get into more trouble. They will be taken advantage of and will be compelled to commit heinous crimes in the future.

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Juveniles should understand the consequences of their actions

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Juveniles should understand the consequences of their actions

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The juvenile court is founded on false premises because its purpose is to shield youths from the consequences of their own actions.

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The juvenile court is founded on false premises because its purpose is to shield youths from the consequences of their own actions.

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The current juvenile crime problem requires that we punish juvenile offenders in order to deter the next generation of juveniles from becoming predators.

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The current juvenile crime problem requires that we punish juvenile offenders in order to deter the next generation of juveniles from becoming predators.

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Changing the social environment in which juveniles live is a more effective way to reduce juvenile violence than punishing juvenile offenders in adult courts.

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Changing the social environment in which juveniles live is a more effective way to reduce juvenile violence than punishing juvenile offenders in adult courts.

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https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-guides/criminal-justice/the-juvenile-justice-system/should-juveniles-be-tried-as-adults

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If juveniles are treated as adults, will they be sent to adult prisons too?

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If juveniles are treated as adults, will they be sent to adult prisons too?

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Over 300 people are killed each year because of the actions of an individual under the age of 18 in the United States, which is one of the highest rates of such activity in the world today. Removing the leniency as a child transitions into adulthood creates an incentive to avoid criminal conduct in the first place.

https://futureofworking.com/8-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-juveniles-being-tried-as-adults/

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Prosecuting youth as adults puts them at risk

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Prosecuting youth as adults puts them at risk

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The Juvenile Law Center opposed the treatment of youth as adults. The Juvenile Justice system is designed to emphasize rehabilitation over punishment, "Punishing children the same way we punish adults does not advance public safety."

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Despite the establishment of a separate juvenile justice system over a century ago, youth are routinely charged and prosecuted in the adult criminal justice system. The numbers of youth facing adult prosecution increased substantially in the 1990's in the wake of a baseless and racist myth that a generation of "super-predators" was on the rise. While crime has steadily decreased since that time, these laws continue to subject youth to criminal conviction and sentencing.

Adolescent Development and The Law

Scientific research shows key developmental differences between youth and adults that impact youth's decision making, impulse control, and susceptibility to peer pressure. While these differences do not excuse youth from responsibility for their actions, the U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that youth are less blameworthy than adults and more capable of change and rehabilitation (Roper v. Simmons, Graham v. Florida, J.D.B. v. North Carolina, Miller v. Alabama, Montgomery v. Louisiana).

Punishing children the same way we punish adults does not advance public safety. Research also shows that as youth mature, they are substantially less likely to re-offend; locking children up for years will extend their incarceration well beyond the time needed for them to be rehabilitated.

Prosecuting Youth as Adults Puts Them At Risk

Many youth in the justice system have experienced or witnessed violence and trauma. Youth in the adult criminal justice system face a higher risk of sexual abuse, physical assault, and suicide. Incarcerating children with adults also denies them access to many essential programs and services, including basic and special education, as well as treatment and counseling services, impeding their chances for healthy development. Education is also closely linked to reducing re-offending; youth's successful re-entry to their communities is compromised when they are deprived of adequate and appropriate educational opportunities.

Juvenile Law Center opposes the treatment of youth as adults; the juvenile justice system, designed to emphasize rehabilitation over punishment, is better suited to meet youth's needs. When youth face possible involvement in the adult system, we advocate for adequate due process, including ensuring that the decision is made by a judge following a full and proper hearing, and with the opportunity to appeal.

Images: © Richard Ross, juvenile-in-justice.com

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Youth Tried as Adults | Juvenile Law Center

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Despite the establishment of a separate juvenile justice system over a century ago, youth are routinely charged and prosecuted in the adult criminal justice system. The numbers of youth facing adult prosecution increased substantially in the 1990's in the wake of a baseless and racist myth that a generation of "super-predators" was on the rise.

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There are fewer opportunities to commit multiple severe crimes.

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There are fewer opportunities to commit multiple severe crimes.

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Lee Boyd Malvo petitioned the Supreme Court in October 2019 to take another look at his sentencing after terrorizing the Washington area in 2002. He was with John Allen Muhammad during a sniping shooting spree that killed 10 people and injured others, paralyzing the region in fear. Malvo received a sentence of four life sentences for his conduct at the time. When older youth commit severe and violent crimes, giving them a waiver into the adult court system allows for society to be safer because they cannot continue to make the same choice.

https://futureofworking.com/8-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-juveniles-being-tried-as-adults/

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Juveniles minds are not fully yet developed. They do not fully comprehend the scope of society

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Some children are mature enough to commit a premeditated crime

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Some children are mature enough to commit a premeditated crime

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A 10-year-old girl was babysitting at a home daycare in Wisconsin. She accidentally dropped the six-month-old child, which caused the little one to start crying. The girl panicked because she felt like she was going to be in a lot of trouble, so she decided to stomp on the baby’s head to get them to be quiet. Officials said that the girl was able to control her behavior, which showed that there was a specific decision made to prevent consequences when taking these actions.

A judge ruled in March 2019 that the girl was incompetent to stand trial on the automatic charge of homicide, but that doesn’t mean the case is dismissed. It is just suspended indefinitely until there is a determination that she will be fit to stand trial. Reviews will happen quarterly. Some children are more mature than others, which means the justice system must take that into account.

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It provides a consistent structure within the justice system.

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It provides a consistent structure within the justice system.

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When children commit horrendous crimes, they can come back into society without the same notifications that adult offenders must provide. Jasmine Richardson killed her parents and brother so that she could be with her boyfriend at the time – and she was only 12 years old. Investigators determined that she had stabbed the young boy in the chest several times while her older boyfriend, who was 23 at the time of the incident, slit his throat.

Richardson’s sentence was complete after a final review on May 6, 2016. The maximum penalty she could receive at the time was imprisonment of 10 years. Now she can live anywhere despite being a convicted triple homicide offender. Waiver into adult courts can help to prevent this issue.

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Juveniles become subject to most adult penalties.

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Juveniles become subject to most adult penalties.

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The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that convictions of juveniles under the age of 18 that involve a life sentence are too severe. That doesn’t mean a sentence can’t be handed down that involves several decades of time. When a waiver into adult court occurs, then there are more severe sentences involved in a case when compared to what they would receive at the youth level. Judged in adult court don’t have the same range of treatment or punishment options, such as ordering counseling or imposing a curfew.

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Juveniles still have time for change and reflection over their actions, it's not too late for them. 

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Juveniles still have time for change and reflection over their actions, it's not too late for them. 

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Teens who receive an adult sentence are almost 40 times more likely to successfully commit suicide while behind bars compared to adults or juveniles sentenced to a youth facility.

There are currently 10,000 children and teens under the age of 18 housed in adult prisons throughout the United States.

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More minority youth go into the adult system in the United States than other groups (Racial Prejudice)

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More minority youth go into the adult system in the United States than other groups (Racial Prejudice)

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Over 80% of the defendants of robbery cases in the Seattle area were under the age of 18 according to data released in 2016. The same report also notes that half of the teens were using a firearm at the time they committed the crime. When reviewing the racial data from the juvenile justice report, over 40% of the teens that were given charges were African-Americans despite the fact that only about 6% of the city is of the same demographic.

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Some youth facilities report a 0% recidivism rate after 12 months and about 40% after five years. Adults have a rate of 7% after 12 months and up to 80% after seven years from their release date.

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Only under the circumstance that a juvenile has committed multiple violence crimes should they be tried as an adult. 

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Only under the circumstance that a juvenile has committed multiple violence crimes should they be tried as an adult. 

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It is a process which seems to disproportionally target minority demographics

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It is a process which seems to disproportionally target minority demographics

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According to the 2016 juvenile justice report released by King County, WA, more than 85% of the defendants charged with robbery were 16 or 17 years old, with 50% of them using a firearm to commit their crime. Out of this group, African-American teens made up 43% of those who were filed upon during the study period for the report. When looking at the racial demographics of the county (which is where Seattle is located), only 6.2% of the population is African-American.

https://connectusfund.org/22-should-juveniles-be-tried-as-adults-pros-and-cons#:~:text=%20List%20of%20the%20Pros%20of%20Trying%20Juveniles,the%20adult%20system%20for%20the%20purpose...%20More%20

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Outlines the development of the juvenile justice system (in the US), and some current controversies.
https://jlc.org/youth-justice-system-overview

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The main purpose for which a juvenile should go to the juvenile court is guidance and treatment rather than punishment. Although minors may be aware of the distinction between right and wrong, immaturity should be a reason for them not being tried as an adult criminal.

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The main purpose for which a juvenile should go to the juvenile court is guidance and treatment rather than punishment. Although minors may be aware of the distinction between right and wrong, immaturity should be a reason for them not being tried as an adult criminal.

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Background: https://jlc.org/youth-justice-system-overview

Arguments:

https://futureofworking.com/8-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-juveniles-being-tried-as-adults/

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/childrens-rights/articles/2016/should-juveniles-be-charged-as-adults/

https://www.npr.org/2017/08/15/542609000/sentenced-to-adulthood-direct-file-laws-bypass-juvenile-justice-system

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Juveniles should be tried as adults to discourage future delinquents.

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Juveniles should be tried as adults to discourage future delinquents.

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If minors are let off of serious crimes with just a slap of the wrist, they believe they will get off easy and keep committing crimes.

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Throwing juveniles in a jail with adult offenders would take away any hope of rehabilitation.

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It offers a suitable penalty for severe crimes that some juveniles commit.

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It offers a suitable penalty for severe crimes that some juveniles commit.

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https://www.aclu.org/other/aclu-fact-sheet-juvenile-justice-system
1. Prevention is better
2. Locking children up doesn't help
3. Myth that offenders won't change

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It reduces the chance that a repeat offender will commit multiple severe crimes.

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It reduces the chance that a repeat offender will commit multiple severe crimes.

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A 2015 report from the CSG Justice Center compiled data from the 39 states that do track recidivism in order to compare the reported state statistics. The study found that juveniles were far more likely than adults to reoffend after release across all states. The highest reported recidivism rate for juvenile offenders was 76% within three years, and 84% within five years.

https://info.mstservices.com/blog/juvenile-recidivism-rates#:~:text=The%20study%20found%20that%20juveniles,the%20numbers%20are%20equally%20high/

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It treats severe crimes with the seriousness that they deserve

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It treats severe crimes with the seriousness that they deserve

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Diante Pellum was 14 years old when he was accused of shooting another teen in the back of the head near Federal Way in Washington. Alexander Crisostomo was ordered to stand trial as an adult for killing a 41-year-old man when he was just 15. If these teens where given a standard youth sentence, then there is an excellent chance that they would be back on the street by the age of 25. Sentencing them as an adult gives the justice system the time it needs to offer a true chance at rehabilitation.

https://connectusfund.org/22-should-juveniles-be-tried-as-adults-pros-and-cons

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There are approximately 10,000 children who are currently housed in adult prison or jails on any given day in the United States.

https://connectusfund.org/22-should-juveniles-be-tried-as-adults-pros-and-cons

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It creates a lifetime of effects for the child in question.

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It creates a lifetime of effects for the child in question.

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Charging juveniles in adult court will often cause exorbitant expenses that can often worsen the poverty that a family experiences.
https://connectusfund.org/22-should-juveniles-be-tried-as-adults-pros-and-cons

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It creates more opportunities for youth to become repeat offenders

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It creates more opportunities for youth to become repeat offenders

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