Thursday, November 18, 2010
Juveniles Facing Life imprisonment
In many states juveniles are being tried as adults and then depending on the crime able to be sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. How, as Americans, do we feel about juveniles being given these sentences for crimes that full short of murder? How do we feel about holding these children in a juvenile prison for the majority of their lives and them transferring them to an adult prison where they are in even more danger of rape and violence as they have not matured properly as a human being?
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I think this would be a very interesting topic to discuss because there is probably evidence for both sides. Are you going to look specifically at those who did not commit murder or rape someone, but are still being tried for the crime in which they committed as adults? Are you going to look at one state in particular or are you going to just look at the United States as a whole? Either way I think that this is a very interesting topic of debate.
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting...are you also looking at whether or not juveniles should be eligible for life sentences, or only adults? Should there be certain prisons for only juveniles?
ReplyDeleteI also think this is very interesting. I think looking at how they are being transferred to to adult prisons and how that is leading to more danger in their lives is a good idea because I am curious to learn more and if you found really strong support of how it has effected the juveniles it would make your presentation strong.
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