OKLAHOMA CITY – House Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, is holding an interim study on the Youth Justice System to explore the rehabilitative nature of the juvenile justice system and how alternatives to incarceration can be utilized and implemented.
“I am very excited to hear the stories of family members who have experience with the youth justice system, as well as those dedicating their lives to improving the outcomes of these children,” said Lowe. “I am a strong believer in rehabilitation over incarceration, and I think this study will reveal the benefits of rehabilitative programs for the youth offenders of Oklahoma.”
The study was requested by Oklahoma Policy and will take place Tuesday, August 27 at 1:30pm in Room 206 at the State Capitol. Representatives from Oklahoma Policy will speak at the study alongside family members of youth offenders, two youth justice service providers, and a representative from the District Attorney’s Council.