|
|
| States see marked drop in juvenile prison populations as reforms take hold |
| By columbiadailyherald.com- Reid Wilson |
| Published: 02/02/2015 |
|
WASHINGTON — A falling crime rate and reforms to the way juveniles are treated by the criminal justice system have dramatically cut the number of young people in state prisons, according to a new report that highlights the success of some of those changes. The report, published by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, focuses on Texas, where changes passed by the legislature beginning in 2007 have helped to keep thousands of juvenile offenders closer to home. Texas lawmakers responded to public outrage over abuses in state-run prison facilities, in which young inmates endured assaults by other inmates and corrections staffers. Then-governor Rick Perry joined Democratic and Republican lawmakers in calling for action to help keep young offenders out of the state’s prison system. Read More. |
Comments:
Login to let us know what you think
MARKETPLACE search vendors | advanced search
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
|
Waco has developed a reputation for a rocket-docket in patent litigation. It’s an important choice to find the right lawyer in Waco for your important patent litigation matter. When people in the know make the hire, they hire Dunnam & Dunnam. For nearly 100 years, people in Waco have hired the firm when the results matter. Waco Federal Court Pro Hac Vice at Dunnam & Dunnam are among the most respected in the Central Texas area. They have the experience in trials and mediations to guide your case in the right way. There are few important decisions at the outset of the case that can turn the tide in your favor. Choosing the right lawyer is one of them.