New research finds that minority youth who are confronted by officers are more likely to subsequently engage in delinquent behavior than those who don't face such encounters.
One major difference separates troubling Minority Report policing programs from what happened in L.A. County's child welfare system.
A new study from the U.K. finds emotional awareness training is a valuable tool in moderating the behavior of young toughs.
The only federal law that regulates detention conditions for juveniles is due for an upgrade.
Should kids be led out of class in handcuffs for being late to school?
A new study finds an inconsistent patchwork of policies across states for how juvenile records are sealed and expunged.
A new study shows that most cops use the same interrogation techniques on both adults and juveniles—and why that needs to change.
New research from the Netherlands suggests a youngster's music preference can predict whether he or she will be a shoplifter or vandal four years later.
As the U.S. Supreme Court gets ready to examine life without parole for juvenile killers, a new study identifies the racial and sociological backstories of the existing prisoners.
From Norman Rockwell to Jon & Kate, American pop culture has celebrated the ritual of the family dinner. New research into adolescent behavior suggests these multigenerational meals are a tradition worth preserving.