Professor Emily Buss
University of Chicago
Date
1/18/2025
Interviewer
Emma
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Q. Is there a point at which the focus on diminished capacity would undermine accountability or victim restitution?
Q. How can the juvenile system be assigned to foster developmental progress while holding youth accountable for their actions?
Q. Should monetary sanctions, such as fines, fees, or restitution, take into account a child’s inability to earn income or manage finances independently due to diminished capacity, or is it not ethical in the first place to impose financial penalties on children or their families as part of a punitive system?
Q. What do you think about the debate over prosecuting juveniles as adults for violent crimes?