Who could disagree with Judge Ellerbee’s comments that increased parental responsibility is central to addressing Georgia’s juvenile justice problems? There is no question that many of the issues confronting today’s youth could be dealt with best by loving and supporting families without the need for governmental involvement. Unfortunately, that is not the reality with which we are so often faced these days.
The Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform was tasked with conducting a detailed analysis of the juvenile justice system and soliciting input from a wide variety of stakeholders. The council was comprised of not only legislators, but also law enforcement personnel, prosecutors and judges, including one sitting juvenile court judge, among others.
