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Intensive Juvenile Support Center Bill by Levi Ackerman is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The bill aims to expand the juvenile justice system and strengthen programs for reintegrating juvenile delinquents. It would exempt children under 12 from criminal liability but subject them to intervention programs, and exempt 12-18 year olds from liability if they did not act with discernment. Those advocating lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility argue syndicates exploit current laws to use minors for crimes. Children found delinquent would be placed in youth facilities called Bahay Pag-asa
- Author
- Levi Ackerman
- Language
- EN