Not exact matches
CENTRAL HARLEM — After more than a decade of unsuccessful attempts by lawmakers and
juvenile justice advocates, Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially signed a bill into law Monday that would
prevent all 16 - and 17 - year - olds from automatically being charged as adults in New York, no matter the
crime.
Connecticut members are calling for smart, evidence - based investments in kids that will
prevent crime and save our state money, such as high - quality early education and a strong
juvenile justice system.
We intervene to
prevent the recurrence of
crime among
juvenile & adult defendants.
This division of the Children, Youth, and Families Department strives to
prevent abuse, reduce
juvenile crime, promote quality child care, and support healthy families.