This Election Day, a Victim’s Rights Amendment Could Impact Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice System

Tuesday’s election offers us many opportunities to make change — from candidates to resolutions. One of most importance to me personally and professionally is Pennsylvania’s ballot referendum on Marsy’s Law, a proposed Constitutional amendment that would “grant certain rights to crime victims, including being treated with fairness, respect and dignity.”

Who would — or could — argue with this? There is nothing many of us want more. Unfortunately, as currently written Marsy’s Law may inadvertently harm children in the juvenile justice system — and in some cases, it may make things more difficult for victims too.