Home of Massachusetts State Senator Jamie Eldridge Home of Massachusetts State Senator Jamie Eldridge
  • About
    • District
  • Media
    • Jamie’s Blog: The Eldridge Files
    • Jamie in the News
    • Op-Eds by Jamie
    • Press Releases
    • Photos and Videos
  • Jamie On The Issues
  • Legislation
    • Jamie’s 2017-18 Legislation
    • Jamie’s Past Legislation
    • Water Infrastructure Finance Commission
    • Asset Development
    • Jamie’s 2019-2020 Legislation
  • Resources
    • Voter Information
    • Policy & Budget Resources
  • Contact
Home > Young people make mistakes, but those mistakes
Campaign Website »

Young people make mistakes, but those mistakes don’t have to dictate the rest of their lives

03/24/2017 by Team Eldridge Leave a Comment

HRDLR_BriefingJBEWe had an incredible turnout at yesterday’s Harm Reduction and Drug Law Reform (HRDLR) Caucus briefing on juvenile justice in the Commonwealth. I was moved by the personal stories from residents who were incarcerated as young adults, and who fight to provide a better life for themselves and their families every day.

Senator Karen Spilka kicked off the event by underscoring the need for policy changes that will give young people a second chance, and Representative Christine Barber moderated our panel discussion. Among the panelists were DYS Deputy Commissioner Margaret Chow-Menzer and representatives from UTEC, Roca, and Citizens for Juvenile Justice.

HRDLR_BriefingGroup

Though we heard a myriad of perspectives, there was consensus among the speakers that all young people make mistakes, but those mistakes don’t have to dictate the entire course of their lives. Our state should do its part to rehabilitate young offenders and give them the tools to successfully reenter their communities and contribute to society.

As the Senate Chair of the HRDLR Caucus, I will continue to push for developmentally appropriate interventions and record expungement for young people.

Filed Under: The Dridge Report

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Home of Massachusetts State Senator Jamie Eldridge
This site and original contents are © 2008-2019
by The Jamie Eldridge Committee - P.O. Box 641, Acton, MA 01720
Phone: 617-722-1120 - E-mail: James.Eldridge@MASenate.gov
by James Lewis Design