The Missouri model of Juvenile Justice is credited with a great turn around on how to work with juvenile corrections. It is also considered less expensive and is noted for low rates of recidivism inspiring similar initiatives across the US. Comunidad Segura interviewed Mark Steward, the man who played a key role in that change over 20 years.
The strategy today to tackle high re-offending rates among young offenders in the United States, is to find ways to reduce their exposure to prison. Corrections institutions are crowded and expensive, and increasingly, it makes more sense to keep youths close to home.
The strategy today to tackle high re-offending rates among young offenders in the United States, is to find ways to reduce their exposure to prison. Corrections institutions are crowded and expensive, and increasingly, it makes more sense to keep youths close to home.
