The debate over punishing juveniles is back, with calls for harsher penalties. In the 1990s, youth offenders were labeled "super-predators."

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Rethinking juvenile justice: Should kids face harsher penalties for crimes?

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The debate over punishing juveniles is back, with calls for harsher penalties. In the 1990s, youth offenders were labeled "super-predators."

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