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Juvenile offenders get the justice low-down
By Houston Chronicle
Published: 10/25/2007

TEXAS- Welcome to the juvenile justice system! Now leave. That, essentially, is the message of Harris County's new orientation for juvenile delinquents. Akin to high school fish camp or a prospective college tour, the seminar is meant to help kids and their parents navigate the sometimes confusing juvenile courts system, organizers say — but not to invite them back.

"This juvenile justice system brings all of you in and it's almost like a sausage factory: you get processed, packaged and stamped," defense attorney Miriam Riskind told a crowd of more than 100 at the Tuesday night event. "Take the opportunity to learn at the beginning." Read more.

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