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
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