Three Strikes Law for Juveniles

The Three Strike's Law for Juveniles In The World Book Encyclopedia, Don C. Gibbons states that juvenile delinquency usually refers to the violation of a law by a juvenile (169). More and more juveniles are committing more serious crimes everyday, and most of these juveniles are repeat offenders. Juveniles who break the law three times should have to go to a residential facility for treatment including some form of counseling. If a juvenile doesn't learn not …

…them become more aware of the fact that their lives are leading nowhere before they really get into trouble. In many states, juveniles can be tried as adults at age sixteen when they break the law. If we can prevent juveniles from becoming adult offenders by sending them to a residential home after breaking the law three times, shouldn't we? Of course we should. Work Cited Gibbons, Don. "Juvenile Delinquency." The World Book Encyclopedia. 1985 ed.