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August 5, 2012 -
Publication
State Legislative Trends in Juvenile Justice Reform
A new report explores trends in juvenile justice state legislation and finds that research on adolescent development has contributed to an increasing number of policies that distinguish juveniles from adult offenders. Read More
January 6, 2012 -
From the field
Juvenile Justice Guidebook for Legislators
Published by the National Conference of State Legislators, the guidebook addresses significant research, programs, and legislation concerning the most important juvenile justice issues of the day. Read More