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โOur justice system needs to treat kids like kids:โ Washtenaw County Prosecutor wonโt charge juveniles accused of minor crimes
Read full article: โOur justice system needs to treat kids like kids:โ Washtenaw County Prosecutor wonโt charge juveniles accused of minor crimesANN ARBOR, Mich. โ The juvenile justice system is no longer Washtenaw Countyโs go-to option when children and teens are accused of minor crimes. Since his term started, Savit has introduced sweeping policy changes to the countyโs justice system, including rescinding the countyโs no-tolerance policies, scrapping cash bail and combatting racial profiling. โAll of this gives rise to a simple conclusion: Our justice system needs to treat kids like kids. Fights involving injuries and/or weapons on or off school property will be dealt with at the discretion of the prosecutorโs office. Petitions can be authorized by APAs if a continued threat to the safety of others is indicated or if the case is โmore severe than typical school-related misbehavior.โFind the full policy directive here.