November 19, 2021

Monday, November 29th Juvenile Justice Forum

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In response to the concerns of residents statewide who are alarmed by the rise in juvenile crime – most especially the rampant increase in incidents involving the theft of motor vehicles – I will be joining State Representatives Tami Zawistowski (R-61st), Carol Hall (R-59th), along with Ranking Members of the Judiciary Committee State Representative Craig Fishbein (R-90th) and State Senator John Kissel (R-7th) for a Juvenile Justice Forum on Monday, November 29th at the Suffield Middle School, Auditorium at 6:00 P.M.

House Republicans have repeatedly called upon the majority party to convene the legislature in special session – to at the very least debate the matter. However, only a handful of members from the majority party have supported those requests.

This stark rise in juvenile crime has alarmed residents from towns and cities throughout the state. Car break-ins, car jackings, stolen vehicles and other property related crimes are being committed by juveniles who, when caught, display little fear of prosecution. For many homeowners and property owners, these crimes are personal, with many feeling like their voices aren’t being heard. Law enforcement officers have testified that they feel like their hands are tied, and juveniles are being released as quickly as they’re apprehended. Something must be done. Silence and denial are not the answer.

WHERE: Suffield Middle School, Auditorium

350 Mountain Road, Suffield

WHEN: Monday, November 29TH at 6:00 p.m.

*masks will be required per facility rules*

Please email all questions to: info@housegop.ct.gov

For more please visit www.stopcarthefts.com

By the Numbers

2020 saw 4,857 more property crimes than 2019, a 9% increase
Motor vehicle thefts increased the most, up 41% year over year
The rate of motor vehicle theft is actually up over the 2010-2020 10-year window by 26%
While the overall violent crime rate is down in the 10-year period 2010-2020, the murder rate is up 7% in the 10-year window
The 2020 murder rate was up 30% over 2019, 2% higher than the average national increase

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