"Like It Is," Episode #605, Interview with Judge Arthur O. Fisher
Document Type
Interview
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Publication Date
1982
Identifier/URL
ms667_VID_165
Abstract
This episode of "Like It Is", aired in 1980, features Judge Arthur Fisher discussing the rise in juvenile violent crimes and the justice system’s approach. He explains that children as young as 14 and 15 are increasingly being tried as adults for serious crimes, a practice set by law and subject to legislative change. Fisher emphasizes the importance of balancing punishment and rehabilitation, noting that plea bargaining and community programs help address juvenile offenses. He highlights that juvenile justice focuses on therapy and prevention, considering individual circumstances and family backgrounds. The judge also addresses issues like truancy, school dropouts, and the importance of literacy in preventing incarceration, stressing that societal and family efforts are crucial in reducing juvenile crime and supporting youth development.
Collection
MS-667: Dr. Arthur E. Thomas, President Emeritus, Central State University, Collection
Publisher Repository
Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries
Repository Citation
Thomas, A. E.,
& Fisher, A. O.
(1982). "Like It Is," Episode #605, Interview with Judge Arthur O. Fisher. .
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms-667_tv_program/68
