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…there were 73 juvenile offenders on death row, an increase of 121% from the 33 juvenile offenders on death row in 1983. These 74 juvenile offenders account for 2% of the total death row population of about 3,700. Texas has the largest death row for juvenile…

…% of the total death row population. Although all were ages 16 or 17 at the time of their crimes, their current ages range from 20 to 42. Texas has by far the largest death row for juvenile offenders, now holding 28 of the national total of 75 juvenile offenders. All…

…"Kids on Death Row" The Juvenile Justice System consists of a more or less integrated network of agencies, institutions, organizations, and personnel that process juvenile offenders. This network is made up of how enforcement agencies, prosecutors…

…on the rights of prisoners and juvenile versus adult offenders. Finally, we will delve into the debate between rehabilitation versus punishment. We will raise the question of where should we draw the line. There are numerous rehabilitative programs available…

…minor offenders as adults? * Are juvenile and adult penitentiaries unsafe places for youth to live? * Is the incarceration of juveniles counterproductive? Was the juvenile justice system intended to operate the way it does now? It is obvious that someone…

…of juvenile offenders holds the greatest potential for reducing the nation’s crime rate” (sso.org). In the broadest sense prevention is the collective responsibility of the agencies, organizations, institutions, and the individuals that are a main component…

…not complete the requirements or offends again that person will be brought back into the justice system and charged accordingly. This process seems to work best for offenders who are juveniles or first time offenders of minor crimes. Along with diversion…

…changes be introduced into the Juvenile Justice system to allow for "community accountability conferences" to be available state-wide. This resulted in the enactment of the Young Offenders Act (NSW) 1997, which states the hierarchy of interventions…

…"). Juveniles need to take accountability for their actions. As journalist Bradley S. O'Leary points out in his essay, "Justice for Young Criminals: Emphasize Punishment," "punishment...should fit the viciousness of the crime, not the age of the violent offender…

…Section 16: A hidden self-contradiction of the Y.O.A.? Section 16 contradicts Young Offenders Act. The ability of the courts to divert young offenders into ordinary court goes against section 3, the declaration of principles, particularly section 3 (c…