Discussion
In looking at the incarceration rates and results discussed in the Redding paper, do you purport that juveniles tried in criminal courts is still beneficial?Recidivism rates appear to grow when juveniles are tried in adult courts, if so, then, what needs to be done to minimize juveniles from continuing to offend?Much concern has been raised for juveniles housed in adult jails/prisons, particularly as it relates to violence. Even for the violent offenders, shouldn’t they still be protected while incarcerated? Can one be punished without being abused?
