Shackling Juveniles in the Courtroom
Pediatricians and psychologists say unnecessary restraints can traumatize kids and encourage worse behavior.
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Speaking a Mile in Someone Else’s Shoes
A new study suggests children exposed to other languages better understand what other people want.
Protecting Juvenile Offenders From Adult Inmates, and From Themselves
The only federal law that regulates detention conditions for juveniles is due for an upgrade.
An Unexpected Value Coming From the Happy Meal
Doctors discover how to use McDonald's-style emoticon marketing to quadruple healthy food choices.
Long Term, Bullying Might Be Worse Than Abuse and Neglect
Children bullied by their peers are upwards of 60 percent more likely to suffer mental illness as adults than kids who are abused and neglected, according to a new study.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Professor of Peace Studies Working to Improve the Lives of Women and Children
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Sexual Abuse Prevention Lessons for Kids Aren’t Traumatizing—They’re Helpful
Research shows the lessons likely help and don't hurt, yet fewer American schools use them now than they did in the 1990s.
The Psychological Case for Adult Play Time
Coloring books and ball pits are much-needed therapy for the inner child in all of us.
The Gender Pay Gap Starts Really Early
Not only do young girls work more around the house than their male counterparts, but their parents reward them with a smaller allowance.
Reconsidering Juvenile Life Sentences—Again
A new Supreme Court case could affect thousands of prisoners serving life sentences without parole for crimes they committed as teens.