Resolution
Political Rights
Topic: Minors Being Tried as Adults, negatively affects our communities.
To: The DREAM conference Delegation,
Deeply concerned by the unawareness of youth justice issues in our own community.
Realizing that children as young as 13 years of age can potentially be tried as adults in Cook County, and 66% of these kids 13-17 have at least one psychological disorder.
Encouraging society to use restorative justice and violence prevention programs in order to lower the amount of youth incarcerated.
Affirming that Illinois has had automatic transfers for 32 years since 1982.
Stressing that these laws are ruining the lives of youth, youth that may never become a productive member of their community.
Taking into Account that culture is also a factor; one solution doesn’t solve this program globally, but nationally or locally.
Proposes education on the juvenile justice system be required for children 13 and above.
Applauds Becoming a Man, The Black Star Project, Project Nia, Lawndale Christian Legal Center, and First Defense Legal Aid and everyone who works providing caring adult guidance, and knowledge to youth.
Suggests to educate young people about their court system.
Demands a section of the Public law exam to require students to know how the juvenile system works.
Expresses the need of education on the current court system is high.
Topic: Minors Being Tried as Adults, negatively affects our communities.
To: The DREAM conference Delegation,
Deeply concerned by the unawareness of youth justice issues in our own community.
Realizing that children as young as 13 years of age can potentially be tried as adults in Cook County, and 66% of these kids 13-17 have at least one psychological disorder.
Encouraging society to use restorative justice and violence prevention programs in order to lower the amount of youth incarcerated.
Affirming that Illinois has had automatic transfers for 32 years since 1982.
Stressing that these laws are ruining the lives of youth, youth that may never become a productive member of their community.
Taking into Account that culture is also a factor; one solution doesn’t solve this program globally, but nationally or locally.
Proposes education on the juvenile justice system be required for children 13 and above.
Applauds Becoming a Man, The Black Star Project, Project Nia, Lawndale Christian Legal Center, and First Defense Legal Aid and everyone who works providing caring adult guidance, and knowledge to youth.
Suggests to educate young people about their court system.
Demands a section of the Public law exam to require students to know how the juvenile system works.
Expresses the need of education on the current court system is high.