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Making Raise the Age Work for New York City Youth

Date Published:

2020-10-08

Description:

On October 1, 2018, New York state "raised the age" of criminal responsibility, changing the way that the justice system handles 16- and 17-year olds who have been arrested. This new sets of laws, policies, and procedures has resulted in fewer young people facing adult prosecution.

Agency:

Probation, Department of (DOP)

Subject(s):

State of New York and Youth

Report Type:

Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)