Thousands Of New York Teens Are Prosecuted As Adults Every Year
Until 2017, New York was one of just two states that prosecuted 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. The facts on teen prosecution — and why Raise the Age mattered.
Until 2017, New York was one of just two states that prosecuted 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. The facts on teen prosecution — and why Raise the Age mattered.
New York lawmakers advanced reforms to stop trying 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. What the proposed changes could mean for youth offenders and their families.