¶ … gathering of information on crime prevention initiatives is critical in the quest for a better equipped and evidence-based crime prevention programs (UNODC,2010).In this paper, we present the outcome of an interview which was conducted with Mr. Richard Aborn, the president of the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, an independent non-profit organization which is nonpartisan and is focused on criminal justice as well as public safety policy reform. A review of their view on the Juvenile justice system is presented below.
Which program have you initiated towards the larger juvenile justice system?
We have started a program aimed at pressurizing the federal government to raise the age of legal responsibility from 16 to 18 years.
What are the program goals and objectives?
The main goal of the program is to prevent underage executions and sentencing. This is because juveniles are supposed to be punished as juveniles and not as adults. The objectives are to come up with a better alternative to the harsh punishments that is usually meted against our Children and also to protect the rights of these children to safe and fair punishment.
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