Committee advances Mandy Ballenger Act to study raising the juvenile age; stakeholders voice support and concerns The committee voted to pass HB 1061 (the Mandy Ballenger Act), creating an organizational committee to study implementation of raising the juvenile age; law‑enforcement groups warned of risks, while prosecutors, juvenile justice and child‑advocacy organizations urged careful, well‑funded planning.

The House Judiciary Juvenile Committee has taken a significant step forward by advancing the Mandy Ballenger Act, aiming to reshape Georgia's juvenile justice system and raise the age for adult charges.

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Georgia committee passes House Bill 253 banning family reunification programs Committee endorses legislation to prohibit court-ordered family reunification camps in Georgia.

A powerful moment in Georgia's Judiciary Committee meeting highlighted the urgent need for change in juvenile justice as they passed Ethan's Law to ban controversial family reunification camps.

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Georgia officials assess juvenile justice system amid rising child behavior concerns Officials discuss juvenile justice reforms and rising aggression among children since COVID-19.

Georgia's Juvenile Committee is taking a hard look at mental health challenges and new treatment approaches for youth, revealing urgent needs amidst rising concerns about aggressive behaviors.

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Georgia nonprofit supports gang training in schools to curb violence Funding for gang prevention training in Georgia schools leads to increased acceptance among educators.

Georgia is taking bold steps to combat gang violence in schools with innovative training programs and a new gang court aimed at rehabilitation.

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