LWV of Oklahoma, Juvenile Justice

Date of Position

1994

Name of Submitting League

LWV of Oklahoma

Title of Position

Juvenile Justice

Summary of Position

The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma (LWVOK) believes that the Oklahoma juvenile system should:

• protect the basic constitutional rights of all parties,

• reduce recidivism among offenders,

• provide not only separation but also different treatment for delinquents, for dependent and neglected children, and for children in need of supervision;

• provide an adequate number of secure, local detention beds and regional treatment centers in order to ensure both appropriate treatment and protection of the public;

• provide strict and clearly defined consequences for serious criminal acts while preserving a system that has as its goal the teaching of responsible behavior rather than punishment, and

• emphasize positive motivation, self-respect, and respect for the rules of society.

League or Contact Email Address

kjhcardenas@gmail.com - Karen Hardy Cárdenas, LWVOK Program Coordinator

League or Contact Phone Number

918-764-8597