What do the medical experts say? Medical evidence shows that the brain continues to develop into our early 20s limiting young people’s ability to fully grasp concepts of rules and law. Disadvantaging them further in our justice system.
#RaiseTheAge
Steinberg argues that neurobilogical maturity occurs between 15 to 22 years of age. How then can we expect younger children to navigate an adult system that is incredibly stressful and frightening?
Research has found that the prefrontal cortex is responsible for impulse control, planning and decision-making and undergoes substantial development during adolescence. This is critical to understand in deciding the age of criminal responsibility.
I was once told by a health practitioner and mother that the neurological development of the brain’s frontal cortex of a teenager is the same as a toddlers. As I watch my toddler try and figure out the world I am thankful he cannot be judged on his frustrations, yet.
As I am sure many educators would agree, understanding brain development is crucial in deciding the age of criminal responsibility. Research supports @thevalsmob stance to raise it to 14.
#14reasons #RaiseTheAge
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