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Munroe
The documentary suggests that the execution of juveniles violates fundamental rights; hence, even if their experiences are traumatic, they must be recounted since innocent men have been convicted of these crimes. The majority of killings of juveniles are unjustified since their ages and backgrounds were not taken into account (Myers, 2005). Some juvenile detainees have been charged with crimes that are the responsibility of adults and older adolescents. The penalty imposed on Jacob Ind is a great illustration of this (PBS, 2016). His parents had abused him for years before he snapped and murdered them. The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits harsh and unusual punishment; hence the sentencing of these children is cruel and unusual (Myers, 2005). Capital punishment for juveniles should be contested in court through legal action campaigns.
According to the documentary, when determining suitable punishments for juvenile offenders, the court system should consider how adolescents vary from adults. Juveniles are condemned to live without the possibility of parole in jail (Myers, 2005). For instance, Trevor Jones was sentenced to life in jail without the possibility of parole for a botched con (PBS, 2016). When imposing punishments on young offenders, judges should have the ability to consider their age. Instead of displaying impartiality, the sentencing of juveniles illustrates the ineffectiveness of the federal government system (Myers, 2005). Can you explain the necessity of rehabilitation centers? According to court rulings, juvenile detention facilities created by the federal government are inadequate (Myers, 2005). Children require opportunities since they will be tomorrow’s adults.
The provision of legal representation is particularly important for juvenile offenders who have been sentenced to death. For instance, Andrew Medina was given a life sentence for murder (PBS, 2016). Actually, he was under investigation for his involvement in an attempted carjacking (PBS, 2016). Another challenge is placing older adolescents in facilities for adults, where they are susceptible to sexual assault and violence (Myers, 2005). Reforms aimed at assisting young people who end up in prison are necessary to solve this problem (Myers, 2005). A child under 14 years old should not be charged as an adult. The major objective of the legal system should be the abolition of mandatory life sentences without parole for juvenile offenders (Myers, 2005). Erik and Nate, for instance, were both sentenced to prison for the murder of Nate’s mother (PBS, 2016). According to the court, Erik deceived Nate into believing he had been molested (PBS, 2016). It serves no purpose other than to incarcerate a child for life and prevent them from receiving a fair trial