Progressive KCUR Platforms Advocacy Against Youth Crime Lockup

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It's important to listen to local media whispers about the effectiveness of leniency amid several cases of deadly youth violence wherein suspects are already back at home.

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Youth are being blamed of an increase in property crimes in Kansas City, and the Jackson County Family Court confirmed they've experienced a rise in the number of case referrals. But officials add that putting a person in jail isn't easy, and for youth, it's not always the best solution.

"If you just lock a child up, then statistically, it shows that that leads to a worse outcome, a greater rate of recidivism," the acting juvenile officer and director of legal services in Jackson County Family Court said. "We do have diversion programs that statistically are bearing out to show that they are really effective. For example, youth who have been diverted and have not had a formal case filed, there is a 92% success rate where they don't get another referral."

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Jackson County youth court officials say jail isn't always the best answer for preventing crime

Youth are being blamed of an increase in property crimes in Kansas City, and the Jackson County Family Court confirmed they've experienced a rise in the number of case referrals. But officials add that putting a person in jail isn't easy, and for youth, it's not always the best solution.