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As society becomes more punitive in response to rising crime rates, it fails to recognize and acknowledge that juvenile offenders are children. They are children often confronted by family and socioeconomic problems and personal trauma which negatively influence ... Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act of 1997;
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"Clearly these cases represent the most serious and dangerous juvenile offenders which are not currently waived," explained Senator Donley. "The passage of SB 63 make these individuals accountable for their actions and will curb the unprecedented increase in juvenile violent crime in Alaska," Donley said.
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The bill also prevents juvenile offenders being referred to diversion programs more than twice. ... "Repeat offenders will have to go to court to face the consequence of their actions, including detention,'' Mr Henderson said, adding that a youth camp would be established in the Top End.
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Federal lawmakers and community leaders convened with state and local law enforcement for the second time in six months to discuss ways to combat an increase in crime across the state, including crimes committed by juvenile repeat offenders.
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Juvenile Delinquents in the Federal Criminal Justice System, 2/97. Describes juvenile offenders processed in the Federal criminal justice system, including the number of juveniles charged with acts of delinquency, the offenses for which they were charged, the proportion adjudicated delinquent, and the sanctions imposed.
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Contributing Organization(s): Fight Crime: Invest in Kids ... FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS is an anti-crime organization led by more than 3,500 law enforcement leaders -- ... Crime requires punishment. Punishment may be placing a young offender in custody, or, depending on the crime, imposing a range of other tough sanctions.
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“One of the elements of the grant deals with repeat offenders,” said Cothern. “Our goal is to reduce the number of youth involved in the juvenile justice system and reduce the number of repeat offenders.”...
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