New York

Youth Justice

Raise the Age NY Press Release | Youthful Offender Second Chance Passed

The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed S.282 (Myrie) / A.6769 (Hyndman), legislation providing people who were eligible for youthful offender (YO) status but denied in the past a new opportunity to apply for it.

Youth Justice

Raise the Age NY Press Release | Raise the Lower Age Passed

Legislature Passes Bill to Raise the Lower Age and End the Arrest and Prosecution of Children Under 12