Limiting Juvenile Detention (H 7642, S 2775)

  • Status: Died in Committee
  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: H 7642, S 2775
  • Session: 2024
  • Latest Update: April 5, 2024
criminal justice

We supported legislation which would generally prohibit 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 generally prohibit 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. This bill died in committee.

Sponsors:
Representative Jennifer Stewart and Senator Jonathon Acosta
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