61. Congress called for tougher juvenile crime laws. 62. Curfew supporters, including many community leaders, argue that it will slow the recent rise in juvenile crime. 63. Current juvenile crime laws are geared to rehabilitation, not punishment, said Scott Anderson, juvenile coordinator for the commission. 64. Crime has been falling for several years, including juvenile crime. 65. Despite rising safety concerns, the Center for Public Policy Priorities reports that juvenile violent crime in Texas is actually declining. 66. Despite the popularity of these programs with local officials, some Republicans say that tougher enforcement and longer incarceration is a better way to fight juvenile crime. 67. Domenici fires salvo at rising juvenile crime with new bill. 68. Experts agree it disrupts schools and often nurtures juvenile crime. 69. Experts predict that juvenile crime will skyrocket when a population bubble of youngsters gets old enough to lift a gun. 70. Garcetti said he also will stress programs he has started on juvenile crime, domestic violence and child support. |