Limiting Juvenile Detention (H 7461, S 2382)

We supported legislation which would have generally prohibited the detention of a juvenile under the age of 14 at the Rhode Island Training School.

The tremendous harm that juveniles can face being placed into what is effectively a prison environment is evident. We supported legislation which would have generally prohibited the detention of a juvenile under the age of 14 at the Rhode Island Training School, ensuring that youthful offenders do not have to inappropriately handle the psychological consequences from being placed in a jail setting. Unfortunately, this bill died in committee in both the House and the Senate.