Society & Culture

Should juvenile offenders be publicly named?

Society & Culture

Posted by: Hilary

17th Jul 2012 09:14pm

There's talk about naming juveniles that go before court. Do you think that's a good idea. or not? Many young people think going to court is just a joke. I think they should only be named if found guilty and it depends on the severity of the crime and if they have been convicted before. If it's something very serious like murder they are found guilty off they should be named.


Comments 5

Nefertari
  • 10th Dec 2018 06:53pm

If they are found guilty of whatever crime they committed then yes I do firmly believe they should be named, This would warn people to keep away from such an individual.

annie
  • 17th Jan 2013 07:57am

I think that it is a good idea to name and shame young juvenile offenders that have done the wrong thing and appear it court.

Anonymous
  • 9th Oct 2012 03:44pm

I think that for major crimes such as sex offenses and murder, the juveniles should definately be named but for smaller offenses such as stealing they should not be named. The smaller crimes are often just from the person being mislead or purely bad judgement however the bigger crimes are often to do with there personality, background and family situation and therefore will probably never change and could mean that the person could re-offend. Maybe naming them could deter the person.

kfactor
  • 24th Sep 2012 07:31pm

I believe that naming the juveniles who are found guilty of a crime depending on severity is a good idea. Unfortunately at the moment the court and justice system protects the guilty whilst the victims suffer.Name them and shame them and hopefully deter the next person. On people who have been convicted previously, I think they should see the inside of a jail cell. I don't mean to sound extreme, but lessons need to be taught, and breaking the law is unacceptable.

Anonymous
  • 1st Aug 2012 05:56pm

I believe they should be. It will let them know that the community knows who they are and everyone will be weary of that juvenile when he walks down the street. Depending on the severity/type of crime committed.

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