New Research: “Tough on Crime” Approaches Harm Youths and Society

Chris Engel 10/29/125:35 PM

"AUSTIN—Several recent national and Texas studies warn that "tough on crime" attitudes are behind the times - and the science - when it comes to dealing with juveniles.

Treating them as adults can traumatize them and harms their rehabilitation chances, according to Ian Kysel, whose American Civil Liberties Union report concludes that still-developing teens who have veered off course require special services the adult system cannot provide...."

http://focusdailynews.com/new-research-tough-on-crime-approaches-harm-youths-and-society-p8425-1.htm

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