… room who don't live here, who don't vote here, and certainly don't answer to DC residents. This bill amends DC's Youth Rehabilitation act, or the YRA as it's known. Now, The YRA has been in place since 1985 and it actually mirrors laws in states like Florida and Michigan. Its purpose is simple, to give judges discretion in sentencing young adults. Now, judges can punish some young people when appropriate in ways that reduce their risk of reoffending. (10:01–10:09)
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