Teens of Working Moms Are Less Likely to Commit Minor Crimes
A working paper examines how welfare reform has affected the frequency of minor offense arrests among teenagers.
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Juvenile Justice
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The Justice Department Wants to End Solitary Confinement of Juveniles — For Now
Hundreds of years of history show that solitary confinement is dangerous. While the end of the practice is…
Two Decades of Research Suggests Sending Kids to Adult Courts Doesn’t Prevent Crime
Maybe juvie is a good option. By Francie Diep (Photo: Joe Gratz/Flickr) After two decades of trying tens…
Are California’s Youth Offender Parole Hearings Working?
A new study evaluates whether California’s new specialized parole hearings live up to the Supreme Court’s mandate to give juvenile lifers a real shot at release.
Abusers in the Juvenile Justice System Are Getting Off Scot-Free
Amid significant reforms, federal officials worry that sexual abuse in juvenile justice system remains prevalent and too often unpunished.
The Connection Between Mental Health Problems and Juvie
Health programs could stop problems before they start.
Reforming Juvenile Offenders by Training Them to Read … Faces
A new study from the U.K. finds emotional awareness training is a valuable tool in moderating the behavior of young toughs.
The Justice Department Compares the School-to-Prison Pipeline to Racial Segregation
Meridian, Mississippi, is the latest district to face consequences for disproportionately punishing black students.
Shackling Juveniles in the Courtroom
Pediatricians and psychologists say unnecessary restraints can traumatize kids and encourage worse behavior.
Protecting Juvenile Offenders From Adult Inmates, and From Themselves
The only federal law that regulates detention conditions for juveniles is due for an upgrade.