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Charging Youth as Adults
Maryland legislators are considering reducing the number of crimes that require youth to be charged as adults. There are 33 such crimes and Maryland's rate of automatic charging is among the highest in the nation. Advocates for youth say it is expensive and ineffective.
More info:
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/model-programs-guide/literature-reviews/youth-in-the-adult-criminal-justice-system
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