少年司法危机：我们的社区采取行动的时候了

上周，田纳西州众议员罗尼·格林出席了蒙哥马利县法院的两场活动，一场是为退伍军人治疗法庭毕业生举办的，另一场是为少年法庭诉讼举行的。他见证了退伍军人法庭计划的变革性影响，退伍军人对第二次机会表示感谢，并描述了他们的生活和家庭的积极变化。然而，少年法庭的诉讼程序凸显了令人沮丧的父亲缺席，这是导致累犯率较高的一个因素。格林强调社区组织需要支持年轻人，特别是单亲家庭的年轻人，并呼吁合作编制一份可供年轻人使用的资源清单。

Juvenile Justice: A Call to Action

少年司法：行动呼吁

As a Tennessee Representative, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of second chances and the disheartening realities of juvenile delinquency. Last week, I attended two starkly contrasting events that laid bare the urgent need for our community to prioritize the well-being of our youth.

作为田纳西州众议员，我亲眼目睹了第二次机会的变革力量和青少年犯罪的令人沮丧的现实。上周，我参加了两场截然不同的活动，这些活动暴露了我们社区优先考虑年轻人福祉的迫切需要。

At the Montgomery County Veteran Treatment Court graduation, I was moved by the resilience and triumph of over 20 veterans who had overcome adversity and reclaimed their lives. These men and women, once burdened by mistakes, had found redemption through the court's compassionate and rehabilitative approach. As they stood before their loved ones, tears of joy streamed down their faces, a testament to the profound impact of giving individuals a second chance.

在蒙哥马利县退伍军人治疗法庭的毕业典礼上，我被 20 多名退伍军人克服逆境、重获新生的韧性和胜利所感动。这些曾经背负着错误的男男女女，通过法院的富有同情心和平反的态度得到了救赎。当他们站在亲人面前时，喜悦的泪水从他们的脸上流下来，这证明了给予个人第二次机会的深远影响。

Just two days later, I was deeply troubled by the proceedings in Montgomery County Juvenile Court. The courtroom was a somber tableau of broken promises and lost opportunities. A staggering 17 pages of charges were presented, representing the countless lives of our children marred by crime. As child after child stood before the judge, it became painfully clear that the vast majority lacked the essential presence of a father in their lives.

仅仅两天后，蒙哥马利县少年法庭的诉讼程序让我深感不安。法庭上呈现出一片阴郁的景象：违背承诺、失去机会。长达 17 页的指控令人震惊，代表了无数被犯罪破坏的孩子的生活。当一个又一个的孩子站在法官面前时，我们痛苦地发现，绝大多数人的生活中都缺乏父亲的存在。

Research unequivocally demonstrates the pivotal role that fathers play in shaping the destiny of their children. In a study of juvenile recidivism, it was found that those with a present father in their case were three times less likely to reoffend than those whose fathers were absent. This absence of paternal influence creates a void that can lead to a cycle of delinquency and despair.

研究明确表明父亲在塑造孩子命运方面发挥着关键作用。一项针对青少年累犯的研究发现，父亲在场的青少年再犯的可能性是父亲不在场的青少年的三倍。父亲影响的缺失造成了一种空虚，可能导致犯罪和绝望的恶性循环。

I am issuing a clarion call to our community to confront this crisis head-on. For five years, I have been a proud member of Big Brother's Big Sister, an organization that pairs mentors with at-risk youth. While the journey can be challenging, the rewards are immeasurable. My "little brother" continues to thrive academically, and I remain committed to supporting him throughout his educational journey.

我向我们的社区发出直面这场危机的号角。五年来，我一直很自豪地成为“老大哥大姐”的一员，该组织为高危青少年提供导师。虽然旅程充满挑战，但回报是不可估量的。我的“弟弟”继续在学业上茁壮成长，我仍然致力于在他的整个教育生涯中支持他。

In recognition of the desperate need for positive outlets for our youth, I have worked tirelessly with the Mid-Tennessee Boys and Girls Club and a dedicated team of Clarksville leaders to bring this vital organization to our community. The BGC will provide a safe and enriching environment where young people can develop their skills, build character, and escape the dangers that often lurk in their neighborhoods.

认识到我们的年轻人迫切需要积极的出路，我与田纳西州中部男孩和女孩俱乐部以及克拉克斯维尔领导人的敬业团队不懈合作，将这个重要的组织带入我们的社区。 BGC 将提供一个安全、丰富的环境，让年轻人可以发展技能、塑造品格，并逃离社区中经常潜伏的危险。

Numerous other organizations across the county are dedicated to empowering young men and women, but many of these organizations operate in relative obscurity. I urge all such organizations to reach out to my office. Together, we can create a comprehensive database of resources that will connect our youth with the support and guidance they need.

全县还有许多其他组织致力于赋予青年男女权力，但其中许多组织的运作相对默默无闻。我敦促所有此类组织联系我的办公室。我们可以共同创建一个全面的资源数据库，将我们的年轻人与他们所需的支持和指导联系起来。

By sharing this information at public events and town hall meetings, we can raise awareness of these services and ensure that every young person in Clarksville has the opportunity to succeed. Our children deserve a future free from crime and despair. Let us seize this opportunity to save our kids and create a brighter tomorrow for our community.

通过在公共活动和市政厅会议上分享这些信息，我们可以提高人们对这些服务的认识，并确保克拉克斯维尔的每个年轻人都有机会取得成功。我们的孩子应该拥有一个没有犯罪和绝望的未来。让我们抓住这个机会，拯救我们的孩子，为我们的社区创造更加美好的明天。