Raise the Age Implementation: Successes and Challenges
This webinar, hosted by the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) on June 27, 2024, provided an overview of Raise the Age (RTA) laws in three U.S. states and discussed the impact of RTA laws on victims, youth, and communities. Presenters from North Carolina, New York, and Missouri discussed Raise the Age (RTA) laws in their respective states, including when implementation began and how the laws affected charges handled in juvenile court.
Presenters also discussed statistics, caseloads, staffing changes/issues, programs available to older youth, and successes and challenges in RTA implementation in their respective jurisdictions.
Questions concerning this webinar may be directed to the OJJDP TTA Help Desk at [email protected].
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