o master more criminal techniques. Sneakers had fourteen years before he was considered for parole. If Sneakers had been tried as a juvenile he would have received a light sentence and counseling of some kind to help him get off the streets. In other cases there are Prevention Programs which indicate that recreation and training programs can contribute directly to reduce the number juvenile arrests. For example, the Dallas police recorded a twenty-six percent drop in juvenile arrests after prevention programs (Cunliffe B3). These programs are not punishment, but prevention that were implemented to put a dent in crime. Kids experience activities that reward them emotionally and instill hope in their future. All over the world America stands for a place of freedom, a place of peace. No longer will America stand for this if we do not lay down stricter guidelines for todays juvenile offenders. America needs to be firm with these young offenders, not because of their age but for the extent of the crime committed. The future must also be protected, not put in jail. The problem can no longer be ignored; it must be helped. Rehabilitation has proven to be successful, and until these crimes can be completely prevented, rehabilitation is a successful solution rather than locking kids away. Now more than ever juveniles should remain juveniles in the eyes of the law; they should be helped and encouraged, not destroyed. ...
