Show-Me Now! Justice and the Future: Is It Time to Raise the Age?

Uncategorized | November 16, 2017

By Emily Stahly | Read Time 1 minute

Did you know Missouri is one of only five states where 17-year-olds are still automatically prosecuted as adults? As Missouri looks at ways to improve and reform the criminal justice system, should the state consider raising the age?

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Emily Stahly

Emily Stahly is an analyst at the Show-Me Institute. Originally from central Kansas, she earned her B.A. in politics from Hillsdale College in Michigan. Emily is researching poverty and welfare policy with the Show-Me Institute.

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