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Stop, Children, What’s That Sound? The Unintended Consequences of Police Contact on Juveniles

July 16th, 2014 - Katie Anthony

Study finds that “stop, question, and frisk” interactions between juveniles and police lead to an enhanced likelihood of future youth delinquency. More »

Learned Behavior: With Parents in Prison, Do Children Develop Lasting Bad Health Habits?

April 7th, 2014 - Michael Azmera

With more and more parents in prison, what can we expect of their children’s health outcomes as adults? More »

Confronting an Unseen Problem: Abuse and Its Long-Term Effects on Incarcerated Juveniles

March 26th, 2014 - Matt Repka

A new study suggests widespread abuses in detention facilities for juveniles are associated with a host of negative long-term effects, from post-traumatic stress to criminal involvement. More »