There is an ongoing debate on the effectiveness of incarcerating juveniles in secure settings for long periods of time. Some would argue a long separation will interrupt the lure of the criminal activity in the streets. Others contend long-term incarceration allows juveniles to learn more criminal behaviors and take on a delinquent persona and re-offend as soon as they are released. Where do you stand on this debate—longer or shorter secure settings for incarcerated juveniles?
