And it requires the parents of those juveniles and those juveniles to engage in the resources that are there. And that is the frustrating Thing, you know, since Raise the Age, you know, states all across the country, We were one of only two states that prosecuted 15 and 16 year olds as adults. one of only two in the country. And when you look across the country, other states have figured this out. (09:12–09:20)
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