As state spends $78 million a year on juvenile justice, state lawmakers urged to fund prevention, therapy programs

As state spends $78 million a year on juvenile justice, state lawmakers urged to fund prevention, therapy programs

A new report on juvenile crime says therapeutic solutions yield the best results but the state lacks capacity to deliver them.

Legislative report: New Mexico's juvenile justice system seeing high repeat referrals

SANTA FE — The number of youthful offenders referred to New Mexico’s juvenile justice system has declined over the last 20 years due to an increased emphasis on community service and rehabilitation.