Colorado is one of 15 states where kids as young as 10 can be prosecuted and sent to juvenile detention. A coalition of child advocates wants to raise that age to 13. Being handcuffed and thrown in detention, no matter how long the stay, is traumatizing and increases the likelihood that a child will return to detention or adult prison, they say. But the issue is full of nuance. Today reporters Jennifer Brown and Erica Breunlin talk about the implications of that proposed rule change – including the possibility that very young, troubled kids might miss access to certain mental health services.

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Colorado is one of 15 states where kids as young as 10 can be prosecuted and sent to juvenile detention. A coalition of child advocates wants to raise that age to 13. Being handcuffed and thrown in detention, no matter how long the stay, is traumatizing and increases the likelihood that a child will return to detention or adult prison, they say. But the issue is full of nuance. Today reporters Jennifer Brown and Erica Breunlin talk about the implications of that proposed rule change &ndash; including the possibility that very young, troubled kids might miss access to certain mental health services.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;