France: OIP Report Condemns Detention of Minors as Counterproductive

The French section of the International Prison Observatory released a report arguing that detaining 13-17 year-olds is traumatic and counterproductive, urging a shift away from penal responses. The report is based on observations and interviews, but its methodology and scope are not detailed. This adds to ongoing debate over juvenile justice policy in France, though it does not signal an immediate policy change.