A so-called criminal justice reform measure that relaxes legal consequences in a bid to help prevent youth offenders from committing more crimes is responsible for fueling an uptick in teen violence in some states, law enforcement experts contend.
"Raise the age" juvenile-justice reform laws have been embraced by some localities, with officials asserting that the system increases the odds that a teen offender will get back on the right track.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.