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Support for National Youth Justice Action Month

This U.S. Senate resolution expresses support for designating October as "National Youth Justice Action Month." It highlights the need for juvenile justice system reform to better support youth development and reduce the number of young people tried as adults. The aim is to improve public safety and future opportunities for young citizens.
Key points
Emphasizes that youth are developmentally different from adults, which should be considered in the legal system.
Points out that prosecuting youth as adults increases, rather than decreases, the likelihood of future crimes.
Calls for protecting the constitutional rights of youth and removing them from adult courts and prisons.
Encourages full implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to better support youth.
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Print number: 117_SRES_835
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2022-11-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2022 as "National Youth Justice Action Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_835.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Emphasizes that youth are developmentally different from adults, which should be considered in the legal system.
  • Points out that prosecuting youth as adults increases, rather than decreases, the likelihood of future crimes.
  • Calls for protecting the constitutional rights of youth and removing them from adult courts and prisons.
  • Encourages full implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to better support youth.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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