Juvenile Justice #4

Mr. Kramer sent me a comic that basically explained what to do in the event that you get pulled over by the police. It was almost so blunt that it was insulting. The comic seemed to be aimed towards teens from the ages of 15-18. It told us not to talk to the police without a lawyer and wait for your parents before you say anything stupid. Basically, it told teens to respect figures of authority and be nice to the people who arrest you. It aslo explained the guidlines and rules of what happens if you are guilty. They also seemed to make empty threats about how jail is a scary place. While I agree with this I don't think that we are sending the right message. We are telling kids how to cheat the system and what to do after they get in trouble. There should be rehabilitation centers that teach children how to handle their problems. There needs to be better systems that keep youths who are troubled out of trouble. There needs to be more centers that prevent juveniles in jail or juvenile centers.