We support the probation concepts in HB 2193, particularly progressive sanctions, more intensive supervision, and the expansion of drug courts. We are hopeful that some of the money saved on incarceration costs can be redirected to residential restitution centers and mental illness and drug treatment programs.
Remembering the ‘why’ behind Raise the Age in North Carolina
At what age should juvenile offenders be tried and treated as adults in North Carolina? What constitutes a juvenile’s actions so irredeemable that they bypass the juvenile system and go straight into adult corrections? As times change and public safety evolves, it is important to reflect on the principles that guide our justice system. One...