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Raise the Age Town Hall Meeting Addresses Issue with Experts

Should 16 & 17 Year-olds be treated as adults in the Justice System?

Raise the Age Town Hall Meeting Addresses Issue with Experts

Raise the Age Town Hall Meeting Thursday, May 8, 2014 6-8pm

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Daniel Berger, New York Civil Liberties Union
Cathy Johansen, retired Peekskill Police Officer
A young adult who has been impacted by the current criminal justice system Allison Lake, Westchester Children’s Association

Mount Kisco Public Library-100 East Main Street, Mount Kisco

Free – but registration is required

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New York is 1 of only 2 states that has not raised the age of criminal responsibility above age 16. In January, Governor Cuomo announced a Commission on Youth, Public Safety, and Justice that will make recommendations on how New York should raise the age and become a leader in juvenile justice.

For information contact Sarah Yergeau 914-946-7676 syergeau@wca4kids.org 

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