密苏里州立法者建议扩大对未成年人的起诉,将少年犯作为成年人,同时降低累犯率。 Missouri lawmakers propose expanding juvenile prosecution as adults amid low recidivism rates.

密苏里共和党,由政府领导。 Missouri Republicans, led by Gov. Mike Kehoe正在推动一项法案, 以扩大检察官审判成年青少年及延长拘留期的权力, Mike Kehoe, are advancing a bill to expand prosecutors' power to try juveniles as adults and extend detention periods, citing rising concerns over repeat juvenile offenses. 该立法由布拉德·克里斯托弗共和国提出,旨在解决累犯问题,尽管密苏里州少年累犯率仍然低于10%,远远低于成人比率。 Introduced by Rep. Brad Christ, the legislation aims to address recidivism, though Missouri's juvenile recidivism rate remains below 10%, well under the adult rate. 该法案得到了两党的支持,包括来自民主共和党的Rachel Proudie的支持,但青年正义倡导者警告说,该法案可能会增加累犯,伤害青年生命。 The bill has bipartisan support, including from Democratic Rep. Rachel Proudie, but youth justice advocates warn it could increase recidivism and harm young lives. 一项配套法案也正在通过参议院,众议院的一个委员会预计将很快投票表决。 A companion bill is also moving through the Senate, with a House committee expected to vote soon.