In many US states, 16 and 17 year old adolescents are too young to vote, buy a lotto ticket, drink alcohol, smoke, join the military or even go to a tanning booth without adult supervision. However, in New York, before the recent passage of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2017 budget, they were old enough to get… Read more »

What Might This New Law Mean for Youth Offenders? The idea surrounding youth accountability for crimes is often controversial. Some people worry about youth who might only be 16 or 17 years old paying an ‘adult price’ for the crimes they commit. Others point to the importance of enforcing strict criminal penalties, especially as a… Read more »