Help with responding to classmates discussion post

1. Do you think we should close juvenile prisons? No, I don't think we should close juvenile prisons. While the system may need reform, removing prisons completely would take away accountability. Juveniles who commit serious crimes must face consequences, and harsher penalties may deter others from making the same choices.

2. Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court decision that juveniles 17 or under should not be sentenced to life? No, I do not agree. If a juvenile commits an extreme or violent crime, they should face the same penalties as an adult. Some crimes are so severe that rehabilitation alone is not enough, and a life sentence may be the only way to ensure public safety.

3. Do you agree that placing juveniles in the adult system is effective in reducing crime and rehabilitating them? Yes, I think it can be effective in certain cases. When juveniles face the adult system, it sends a strong message that crime has serious consequences. Harsher penalties may discourage repeat offenses and show other youth that violent or destructive behavior will not be tolerated. While rehabilitation is important, accountability is equally necessary, and sometimes the adult system provides the structure and discipline needed to reduce crime.