Prosecute Quote by Kevin de Leon
“I wouldn't have voted to prosecute 13-year-olds as adults.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: California State Assembly, 2019
Advocates against treating teens as adult criminals, emphasizing developmental differences and rehabilitation.
In simple terms: Teen offenders need age-appropriate justice.
Consider restorative justice for youths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school discipline
- court sentencing
- community programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance public safety with teen rehabilitation?
- What alternatives exist to incarceration for minors?
Adult courts may not address root causes of youth crime.