There is an ongoing debate on the effectiveness of incarcerating juveniles in secure settings for long periods of time.

 

There is an ongoing debate on the effectiveness of incarcerating juveniles in secure settings for long periods of time. Some would argue a long separation will interrupt the lure of the criminal activity in the streets. Others contend long-term incarceration allows juveniles to learn more criminal behaviors and take on a delinquent persona and re-offend as soon as they are released. Where do you stand on this debate—longer or shorter secure settings for incarcerated juveniles?

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