A current study explores the likelihood that juveniles in the criminal justice system will be rearrested as adults. Researchers find that variables influencing these outcomes differ across gender. More »
We take a look back at the articles from our Child and Family Special Series on Juvenile Justice and the powerful, lasting consequences for the youth involved. More »
Adolescents who are arrested are more likely to drop out of high school and to fail to enroll in a four-year college. More »
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 »
Juliana Stratton lays out the accomplishments and complexities of justice reform in a county struggling for change. More »