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The foremost responsibility of any society is to ensure the well-being of its children. If we are going to be faithful as the people of God, then we must care for the Children of God, regardless of where they are or what they have done. The crimes they have committed may be irreparable and unredeemable; however, redemption for the person who committed those crimes must always be our priority.
If we are honest, we must recognize that in many ways, our faith communities have failed in their responsibility to provide sanctuary for our children. We have not addressed the layers and years of woundedness and hurt that carry on across generations in the lives of many of our young. When these wounds go unattended they frequently lead to rage, hatred and desires for vengeance. We see this cycle play out time and time again and this often translates into victims becoming offenders. However, if justice is about righting wrongs, we can begin to right some of these issues today.
To learn more about the issues surrounding our juvenile justice system and get ideas for ways we can become more involved, visit www.fairsentencingforyouth.org or www.fcfcla.org
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July 10th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Youth Sentencing Law…
In this video Sara talks about being sent to prison for life for killing her pimp when she was 16-years old.
HT: Fair Sentencing for Youth via Fuller Youth Institute
What say you? Is it right to sentence a juvenile to life without the possibility …
January 27th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Your heart for God’s will and your passion for His children bring joy to my heart. The man who brought me to a true knowledge of Christ’s redemption is in prison serving a life sentence which began when he was only 16. It will be 15 years this year. Not only does he love the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind, but he faithfully holds out the Word of Life as he lives at the gates of hell. No matter what purpose God carries out with his life, he will forever be my one true love and partner in Christ. Yes, children should be given the opportunity and encouragement to be “transformed by the renewing of their minds” and hearts. Nothing is impossible for God’s redemptive plan. I pray He will see California and the US through the proper changes in laws that would preserve and renew the lives of our youth. God bless!