The law can be a blunt instrument, and the adult criminal justice system is not equipped to address the rehabilitation of teenagers and emerging adults.
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The program is set to expand to include 19 year old’s by July, but the administration said they don’t have the capabilities right now citing staffing and facility issues.
BOSTON The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decided Thursday to increase the age limit for mandatory life without parole from 18 to 21 years old, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to sentencing young adults. The 4-3 ruling, which is seen as a victory for juvenile justice reform advocates, was based on the
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