New law on youth charging welcomed, but it’s not the end of the fight, advocates say
Lawmakers and advocates gathered at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center to celebrate the enactment of a new youth sentencing law. While the legislation is considered a significant step, advocates stated that further work is needed.
It took more than a decade to get this far, but lawmakers and advocates who gathered Thursday at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center to celebrate the new youth sentencing act were reminded that they are not finished yet.
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