MA- Police look for solutions after children falsely report crimes

Hummmm, in my day we had "Mom's Justice" and neither of us ever did anything again that was first punished under "Mom's Justice" but today things are different, and more juveniles committing crimes too!

5-23-2008 Massachusetts:

After two cases this week in which children fabricated reports of crimes, the Boston Police say they're working with the city schools to develop an educational awareness program highlighting the serious consequences of such actions.

Police also urged parents to have a conversation with their children about the two incidents.

"The department puts a tremendous amount of resources and energy into creating a safe environment for our local youth. Obviously, it is frustrating for us when these resources are squandered," Police Commissioner Ed Davis said in a statement.

On Monday, a 12-year-old boy reported that someone had tried to abduct him. Police said they later learned that he had made up the story.

On Thursday, police searched frantically for a 14-year-old girl who had sent her mother text messages that she was in trouble and being held against her will. Police found the girl and determined that she, too, had fabricated her story.

Police said they would work with the families of the children to get them any social services they need. They also said they would seek to get the children involved in community service. ..more.. by Globe Staff