Prosecutors have adopted a primarily rehabilitation-oriented approach to juvenile justice, while still seeing the need for punishment and incapacitation. Novel initiatives, such as pretrial diversion, collaboration with other institutions, and the adoption of risk assessment instruments, have made them more effective in ensuring public safety. Prosecutors further illustrate the contribution that mental illness and substance abuse issues play in the juvenile justice system.
Critics mock the new White House ballroom, but modern security is no joke
Every administration has a responsibility to adapt to the realities of the moment. This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner should have been the same as any other: a beloved, annual tradition that brings together the media, politicians, and administration officials to celebrate our free press, build relationships, and honor the First Amendment. Instead, the event served as...