Former Minister of Security Sabina Frederic stated that criminal liability for minors should not be limited by age. She emphasized that the current system is obsolete and outdated. Frederic called for distinguishing between punishment and prevention, noting that 48 adolescents aged 12 to 15 are locked up in horrific conditions that do not allow for reintegration. She described these places as 'inhuman warehouses.' Frederic advocated for 'craftsmanship work' and 'a battery of resources' to prevent these incidents in society. As a positive example, she cited the case of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, where the homicide rate is lower than in Rosario, thanks to collaboration with the justice system to allow minors to reintegrate socially and have a better future. The former head of the department urged strengthening policies in criminal matters and stated that the prison system should not focus solely on 'punishment for punishment's sake.' She concluded that minors who commit serious crimes must learn that their behavior is criminal, but a way must be found to make their lives better, as that is the purpose of the prison system.
