Post by Logan on Jan 31, 2016 2:33:10 GMT -6
SALT LAKE CITY — Meeting at the flagpole after school is something juveniles have been doing for generations.
But should a scuffle or fist fight that doesn't involve weapons result in referrals to juvenile court?
At least one Utah lawmaker says no.
Rep. Sandra Hollins, D-Salt Lake City, was one of several guest speakers Saturday during a symposium Saturday at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. The theme of the event was "Breaking the Pipeline," with the pipeline referring to what the group says is a trouble trend of juveniles going straight from school to prison.
Read more: www.deseretnews.com/article/865646579/State-lawmaker-wants-to-break-school-to-prison-pipeline.html
But should a scuffle or fist fight that doesn't involve weapons result in referrals to juvenile court?
At least one Utah lawmaker says no.
Rep. Sandra Hollins, D-Salt Lake City, was one of several guest speakers Saturday during a symposium Saturday at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. The theme of the event was "Breaking the Pipeline," with the pipeline referring to what the group says is a trouble trend of juveniles going straight from school to prison.
Read more: www.deseretnews.com/article/865646579/State-lawmaker-wants-to-break-school-to-prison-pipeline.html