Philly prosecutors are hoping a new unit can steer more young adults toward rehabilitation over punishment

The unit will review some nonviolent cases involving young adults to decide if those defendants should be connected with social services, rather than convicted and sentenced to jail or probation.

District Attorney Larry Krasner said his office will launch a new unit dedicated to connecting some young people accused of nonviolent crimes with social services instead of seeking incarceration or probation.Read moreHEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer

by Chris Palmer

Published Jan. 31, 2022, 4:48 p.m. ET