Connecticut Justice Alliance Executive Director Discusses Reforming Juvenile Sentencing with NBC Connecticut

Teenage crime in Connecticut has been a major concern for police departments and mayors

  • Car thefts, influenced by social media, have been a recurring issue

  • Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin proposed sentencing reform for repeat juvenile offenders

  • The Connecticut Justice Alliance aims to provide diversionary opportunities for young offenders

Discussing youth crime and the justice system

In recent years, teenage crime in Connecticut has become a significant issue for law enforcement and local government officials. Car thefts, driven by social media trends, have been a recurring problem, prompting proposals for sentencing reform for repeat juvenile offenders. The Connecticut Justice Alliance is advocating for diversionary opportunities for young offenders.

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