After a series of violent crimes and car thefts in Hartford area municipalities, police say they are concerned that juvenile justice reforms have emboldened young repeat offenders, but criminal justice advocates say that harsher penalties are not the solution. Chief of police James Cetran said...
Juvenile Justice Advocates Say Harsher Penalties Aren't The Answer For Repeat Offenders
Kathleen McWilliams, Hartford Courant
Mon, 12/10/2018 - 4:00am
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