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Commentary: Court Decision on Life Sentences for Juveniles is Positive Step

When children commit violent acts, should they face the same punishment as adults, even if that means life in prison? On this edition of Valley Public Radio’s commentary series, The Moral Is, professor Jacques Benninga says the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on mandatory sentences for juveniles is a positive step, and one informed by science. 

The views expressed on The Moral Is are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Valley Public Radio.