31.   He says violent adult offenders often begin their criminal careers as teen-age vandals.

32.   However, states have also instituted tougher parole policies for violent offenders.

33.   In May, state Sen. Walter Campbell, a Democrat, called for changing the way Florida handles young violent offenders.

34.   It also prompted calls for tougher treatment of violent youthful offenders.

35.   Ironically, I came close to being classed as a violent offender.

36.   It requires first-time violent offenders to serve at least six-sevenths of their maximum term and extends the post-release supervision period.

37.   Joseph L. Bruno, the leader of the Republican majority in the state Senate, worries more about violent offenders committing crimes while on work-release or parole.

38.   Krys Lloyd is an art and poetry therapist at a Department of Youth Services secure treatment facility in Westborough, Mass., a home for violent adolescent offenders.

39.   Last week he vowed to crack down on crime by abolishing parole and lengthening prison terms for violent offenders.