Juvenile Justice System: H. R. 1809

H.R. 1809 was recently introduced to the House on 03/30/2017 and the purpose of this bill is to help provide much needed reform in the juvenile justice system. H.R. 1809 is an amendment to the “Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974” (H.R. 1809). This bill looks into young adults who have entered into the system “as the result of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trauma” (H.R.1809). May
Biblical guidelines: The Bible supports restorative and rehabilitated justice. As a means of punishing those who were evil or committed crimes and to protect the innocent ones, God created civil government (Genesis 9:6, Exodus 22:1-31, 2 Peter 3:9).The Biblical principle of federalism would have to be applied for this bill to be effective. It would require help and assistance from several agencies including governmental, local and private

For policy issues to be effective there has to be “Increased access to information, resources, and shared responsibility for ensuring public safety” (IACP n.d p.3). Can
Political feasibility: H.R. 1809 while it was introduced to the house by a Republican it has support from both sides of the house with twenty-three co-sponsors. This is important for the passage of the bill as it has support from both sides that shows they are aware of the importance of this bill.
Financial feasibility: With both state and federal budgets being tight the cost of housing a juvenile in a detention center is “at an average cost of $240.99 per day per youth” (Justice Policy, 2009 p. 1) this can lead to billions a year for taxpayers even though “majority are held for nonviolent offenses and could be managed safely in the community” (Justice Policy Institute, 2009 p 1) and that is more financially feasible than incarcerating