The cost of tough on crime policies

is expensive and painful.

Recidivism in American Prisons has been over 80% for a very long time.

The majority of violent and serious crime has always been committed by juveniles. Most juvenile offenders have come through Child Protective Services (MN Supreme Court Chief Justice KATHLEEN BLATZ “the difference between that poor child and a felon is about 8 years).

The majority of felons have passed through the Juvenile Justice System.

Saving children from toxic homes and trauma, gives kids a chance to succeed in school. If they succeed in school, they don’t suffer the loss of learning and skill sets needed to lead a productive life.

  • Financial Literacy and Grant Program: The KARA financial literacy program is a place to learn, discuss and ask questions, find meaningful guidance and help teenagers and young adults start their financial journey off on the right path. Monthly peer group discussions about personal financial issues and real-world financial tools, seed funding, and problem-solving for each participant.

KARA’s reporting is only a fraction of the violence and chaos caused by our youngest citizens over the

last six weeks.

KARA reports on the issues of child abuse.

This article submitted by CASA volunteer Mike Tikkanen

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ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) – Rockland is dealing with a rash of crimes committed by juveniles. Close to 100 calls in just the last three months.

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A Minnesota teen struggling with severe mental illness and charged with numerous crimes sat in juvenile detention, often isolated.

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The awards announced today will support data collections and social science research projects on topics spanning the spectrum of criminal and juvenile …

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Some investigators say carjackings are linked to juvenile suspects. As crime continues to plague Americans in cities large and small, violent crimes …

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Juvenile Criminal Justice: The Benefits of a more Lenient Youth Policy

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Defendant Brito is charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd Degree, Criminal … Missing Juvenile *UPDATE* / West Hempstead.

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‘We’ve literally thrown everything at the problem’: DC mayor on high juvenile crime rates

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Youth crime declined in the Danbury area between 2019 to 2021 – NewsTimes

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Of the towns, Danbury had the highest juvenile crime rate last year with 120 arrests reported in 2021 — reflecting an 18 percent increase over 2020, …

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Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre recorded the highest number of … Grace Gooley said the latest statistics were “extremely concerning”.

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Statement from Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens – SAPOL

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Republicans began to attack Democrats as being soft on crime, blaming civil rights protests and new civil rights laws on rising crime rates.

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The only indication of a minor’s alleged involvement in a homicide is from a Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center statistical report.

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Proven reoffending statistics: October to September 2020 – GOV.UK

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Juvenile offenders had a proven reoffending rate of 29.2%. The juvenile reoffending rate decreased by 5.2 percentage points from the same quarter …

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