Budget Cuts Could End Successful Juvenile Crime Fighting Program

Orange County deputies are at the state capitol fighting for a program to reduce juvenile crime and keep communities safer. Orange County's Jam Unit was the first in the nation to target hardcore juvenile offenders on probation to make sure they were obeying the law.

The state, though, is cutting funding for the unit despite its proven success at keeping kids from reoffending. The state funds nearly half of its budget or $650,000. If the funding is cut, it could have a big impact on juvenile crime.

Source: WFTV.com