UPDATE 2/19/2009
The Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance will be holding a rally in Hartford on March 2nd to support the "Raise the Age" law in Connecticut, passed in 2007 to end the automatic prosecution of 16- and 17-year-olds in the adult criminal justice system. Governor Jodi Rell's proposed state budget delays the implementation of the law from 2010 until 2012, which could ultimately derail this essential juvenile justice reform.
- If your organization has not done so already, please sign on to the attached position statement in support of the "Raise the Age" law by returning it to iaugarten@cfyj.org or (202) 386-9807 (fax).
- For more information on "Raise the Age," please visit http://www.sayyesct.org/
raisetheage.html .
Rally to Save Raise the Age!
Make sure YOUR voice is heard
Monday, March 2, 2009
Rally at 10:30 am
Press conference at 11:00 am
Public hearing at 12:00 pm
Legislative Office Building
Hartford, CT
In 2007, Connecticut's legislature promised to end our state's practice of sending non-violent 16- and 17-year-olds to the adult criminal system effective January 1, 2010. Connecticut is currently one of only three states to try all 16- and 17-year-olds as adults -- no matter how minor their crime. The governor has proposed to delay implementation of Raise the Age until 2012, which is both breaking Connecticut's promise to our kids and against what is best for public safety. Connecticut cannot afford to delay justice any longer.
Anyone who has been affected by Connecticut's current system (youth, families, providers) and anyone else who believes in this cause is asked to join us on March 2nd. Legislators need to know that Connecticut's voters care about this issue. We need participants who are willing to do any of the following:
§ Be present in the lobby of the Legislative Office building wearing a T-shirt (provided) to show support
§ Meet with their legislator about this issue to educate him or her in person
§ Attend Judiciary Committee public hearing to show support and testify (optional)
Lunch and transportation are available.
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