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Young Criminals, Adult Punishment
As crimes committed by youngsters become progressively more violent, the
criminal justice system must decide whether harsh sentences given out to
adult criminals, including capital punishment, should also apply to violent
young offenders. This ABC News Nightline
examines the issue through the eyes of young criminals, their
families, and attorneys, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials.
Herbert Hoelter of the National Criminal Justice Commission examines the
various state laws governing juvenile punishment. He suggests rehabilitation
for kids who commit violent crimes but do not fall into the category of
"super-predators" who may never benefit from
rehabilitation. (22 minutes)
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Copyright date: ©1996
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