Juvenile Rehab Program in Maryland

SOURCE www.npr.org
NPR's Michel Martin explores the Thrive Academy, a new juvenile rehab program in Maryland that takes a dual approach to addressing youth crime.

Key Points

  • Lawmakers across the country are getting tougher on youth crime
  • Thrive Academy in Maryland offers a different approach by focusing on rehabilitation
  • Michel Martin explores the program in detail

Pros

  • Dual approach to addressing youth crime
  • Focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment

Cons

  • Effectiveness of the program is yet to be determined