Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Announces Rehabilitation Unit For Young Adults In Criminal Justice System
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his staff announced a new unit Monday that will be focused on helping out young adults ages 18 to 25 who are in the criminal justice system. It will emphasize rehabilitation, over punishment for young adults who are non-violent offenders.
The DA said in a Monday news conference the initiative is only for non-violent offenders.
"This is a public safety effort," Krasner said. "The individuals eligible for the emerging adult initiative are not shooters. They are not felons in possession of a firearm. They are people charged with other kinds of offenses and require the sort of individualized justice that makes us safer."
Krasner said the unit, focused on 18 to 25-year-olds, will consult with 'victim service providers' -- to appropriately hold young adults accountable.
