Testimony
Testimony from Josh Rovner on Maryland Bill Concerning Youth Justice Reform
The Sentencing Project's Josh Rovner testified before the Maryland House Committee on the Judiciary in opposition HB 814, a bill that would roll back evidence-based recommendations for reform, limit the use of diversion, and negatively impact youth well-being.
Related to: Youth Justice
Maryland’s HB 814 would reverse evidence-based recommendations from the Juvenile Justice Reform Council and widen the net for system involvement.
The Sentencing Project’s Josh Rovner submitted testimony before the Maryland House Committee on the Judiciary in opposition of the bill, highlighting the negative impact the legislation will have on the state’s youth, especially youth of color.
Read Josh’s full testimony here.
