A look at recent crime data suggests a disturbing trend in Minnesota – Severe juvenile crimes are on the rise. Although the number of juvenile cases has receded below pre-pandemic levels, the crimes that are being committed by youth offenders are typically much more severe in nature. According to the data, some of the most […]
How Juvenile Crimes Can Affect The Rest Of Your Life
Nobody wants a mistake from their youth to affect them years or decades down the road, but the fact of the matter is that certain juvenile crimes can affect a number of different aspects of your life long into adulthood. Minnesota recognizes that juveniles shouldn’t be held to the same standard as adults for some […]
Locking Up Kids Leads to Adult Criminals
A report by Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. suggests that locking up youths for juvenile crimes leads to an increased likelihood that they’ll return to prison as an adult offender. Instead of pushing for jail time, the advocacy group said prosecutors and judges should focus on making sure the juvenile offenders get the help they need […]
