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Raise the Age spending explained: $1.7B allocated in NY
New York State has allocated $1.71 billion since 2017 to support counties implementing the “Raise the Age” law, which shifted most 16- and 17-year-olds out of the adult criminal justice system. A new report from ... more
Raise the Age: State lawmakers tackle gaps in existing New York law
The New York State Legislature is preparing to introduce proposals aimed at refining the "Raise the Age" law, which was enacted in 2018 to redirect 16 and 17-year-olds away from adult courts and detention facilities ... more
