Post by Logan on Apr 12, 2016 4:29:36 GMT -6
Gov. Sam Brownback signs bill to overhaul Kansas juvenile justice system
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback on Monday signed into law a major reform of the state’s juvenile justice system, an overhaul meant to shift the focus from detention to treatment for many young offenders.
Calling it likely the state’s premier piece of legislation in 2016, Brownback said at a ceremony outside the Johnson County Courthouse in Olathe that the new law was a practical, sensible reform that was smart on crime.
“Being smart on crime promotes public safety and the rehabilitation of youthful offenders so that they can become law-abiding citizens,” Brownback said. “This bill does just that. The legislation aligns our juvenile justice system with what the research shows works best to reduce victimization, keep families strong and guide youth towards a better path.”
The legislation won overwhelming and bipartisan support in the Kansas Legislature this session, a bright spot amid statehouse turmoil over budget shortfalls and a dire state Supreme Court ruling on school finance.
Read more here: www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article71217457.html
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback on Monday signed into law a major reform of the state’s juvenile justice system, an overhaul meant to shift the focus from detention to treatment for many young offenders.
Calling it likely the state’s premier piece of legislation in 2016, Brownback said at a ceremony outside the Johnson County Courthouse in Olathe that the new law was a practical, sensible reform that was smart on crime.
“Being smart on crime promotes public safety and the rehabilitation of youthful offenders so that they can become law-abiding citizens,” Brownback said. “This bill does just that. The legislation aligns our juvenile justice system with what the research shows works best to reduce victimization, keep families strong and guide youth towards a better path.”
The legislation won overwhelming and bipartisan support in the Kansas Legislature this session, a bright spot amid statehouse turmoil over budget shortfalls and a dire state Supreme Court ruling on school finance.
Read more here: www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article71217457.html