Raise the Age | New York State Assembly

As members of the Raise the Age NY Campaign, we write to thank you for making Raise the Age a priority in the state budget and for passing legislation that raises the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18. This long-awaited reform will improve the lives of thousands of youth, increase public safety for all New Yorkers, and make New York's judicial system more fair and just for youth...

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News Articles

Is it now inevitable that all states will raise the age? Co-authored: Marcy Mistrett and Marc Schindler

Raise the Age Passage Celebrated

Passing Raise the Age Legislation: A Big Step on the Long Road to Implementation

Children still funneled through adult prisons, but states are moving against it

Editorial: 'Raise the Age' a victory for juvenile justice, but there's work to be done

NYSAC executive director talks Raise the Age task force

How 'Raise The Age' Laws Might Reduce Recidivism

NY lawmakers agree to 'Raise the age' of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18

Gov. Signs 'Raise the Age' Bill Into Law Alongside Browder Family in Harlem

Editorial: Guest essay: Raise the Age

Heastie pushes raise the age after Assembly's one-house release

Editorial: End juvenile solitary confinement for good; raise the age

Effort to raise the age for state prison sentences for teens convicted of crimes

Editorial: Rochester D & C - Approve plan to raise the age

Editorial: Raise the age, and more

Press

SFY 2017-18 Budget Includes Six Year Plan to Improve Public Defense Services Statewide

Speaker Heastie Statement on Raise the Age Legislation

Assembly Budget to Include Funding to Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility

Assembly Releases $153.8 Billion Spending Plan That Invests in New York Families

The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie Press Conference Announcing Passing of Criminal Justice Reform Package

Assembly to Deliver Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform

The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie - Opening the 240th Legislative Session

Assembly Budget Proposal Would Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility

Appreciation for the Assembly Majority

The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie
Press Conference Announcing Passing of Criminal Justice Reform Package