Author(s): Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency
- Michelle Weemhoff
- Kristen Staley
Published: June 10, 2014
Report Intro/Brief:
“Thousands of children have been funneled into Michigan’s adult prison system due to a series of harsh “tough on crime” laws on perceived youth violence, according to a new report by the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency.
The reportdocuments how Michigan’s outdated approach to youth justice does little to rehabilitate children, protect public safety, or wisely invest taxpayer dollars.
The report has found that “tough on crime” youth policies are ineffective, unfair, and cost taxpayers a lot of money. The report recommends raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to 18, allowing 17-year olds to access rehabilitative juvenile services.”
-Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency
