The "Raise the Age" law has dramatically increased the number of older, serious offenders in New York's juvenile facilities, leading to significant safety risks and violence.
The population of murder suspects held in juvenile centers has skyrocketed from just seven to over 230, significantly changing the detainee demographic.
Officials have pointed out that the rise in violent incidents at the facilities highlights the inadequacy of current behavioral management strategies in handling serious offenders.
Politicians and police sources have expressed outrage regarding the rise in violence and the impact of the controversial criminal justice reforms on public safety.
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