Despite the seriousness of some teen crime, transferring more juveniles to adult facilities is a mistake. While outgoing D.C. Attorney General Linda Singer is trying to reduce this practice for 16- and 17- year-olds, transfers are becoming increasingly common.

Sending a teen to serve time in an adult facility tells the teen, his or her family, and the community that society has written this kid off. Before moving more juveniles to adult jurisdiction, the District should find out whether get-tough policies like juvenile transfers actually make our streets safer.

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