Close to Home experts were on panel: 3 men, 2 women:

New York’s Successful Close to Home Program Endangered in State Budget

New York City has completely eliminated the prison population of kids younger than 16, thanks to Close to Home, a program that allows juveniles to stay in small group homes closer to their communities.

But although many city officials and advocates consider Close to Home a success, it’s threatened by major potential budget cuts in Albany, New York.