The Safe Streets and Communities Act's inclusion of denunciation and deterrence as youth sentencing principles has reduced the chance of more severe custodial sentences for convicted young offenders.

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The inclusion of denunciation and deterrence as youth sentencing principles has actually increased the chance of more severe custodial sentences for convicted young offenders, as it prioritizes punishment over rehabilitation. This goes against the principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The Safe Streets and Communities Act's Inclusion of Denunciation and Deterrence