Read the essay, critically considering its writing techniques, a

Read the essay, critically considering its writing techniques, and discuss the following questions in groups.（文章详见教材P66页essay 1）
The author argues that harsher punishments actually make juveniles feel unfairly victimized and therefore they focus on themselves rather than on the victims and the community. What evidence is used to support this argument? Do you find it convincing? Why or why not?
【正确答案】：The author quotes Richard Redding’s words to argue for this claim. Richard Redding, a university professor, is an expert in criminal law and juvenile justice. So the evidence should be solid enough.