Second Chance for Children in Prison Act of 2009

A New Bill was passed in Florida that would give children who were tried as adults the possibility of parole. It was later blocked in committee, but is expected to be reconsidered in Spring 2010. Here is an except from the article:

:”The legislation provides parole options for inmates who were 15 years of age or younger when prosecuted as adults and sentenced to more than 10 years, including life sentences, if certain strict criteria are met that demonstrate their rehabilitation (See related article: ‘Second chance for children in adult prisons’). Although the legislation was blocked in committee and was not brought before the Senate or the House for a floor vote, Clinical Professor Annino promises, ‘We will re-file in December 2009 for the spring legislative session in 2010.’ ”

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What do you think about the issue raised in the article of retributive vs. restorative justice? Which is more effective?