Opinion: Teen offenders need immediate intervention

Guest Columnist
Amy Weirich
Amy Weirich is district attorney general for Tennessee’s 30th Judicial District (Shelby County).
To determine root causes for juvenile criminal behavior and map out more positive life plans, Shelby County needs a facility independent from Juvenile Court to provide immediate and evidence-based intervention for every youth who comes in contact with law enforcement.
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