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Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Resource: Raise the Age Research

As a result of the Juvenile Justice Task Force, Pennsylvania legislators are considering legislation and policies that raise the minimum age of jurisdiction to 13 and maximum age of jurisdiction …

As a result of the Juvenile Justice Task Force, Pennsylvania legislators are considering legislation and policies that raise the minimum age of jurisdiction to 13 and maximum age of jurisdiction to 26 in the juvenile justice system. This document serves as a resource to providers on factors to consi...

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