Research in Brief to Transform Juvenile Probation - The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Research in Brief to Transform Juvenile Probation

This series presents the research behind the Casey Foundation's vision for sweeping changes and new and expanded priorities for juvenile probation.

Increase Successful Diversion for Youth of Color

Black youth are less likely than white youth to be diverted from the formal court system. Read more about racial inequities in diversion.

Expand the Use of Diversion From the Juvenile Justice System

This brief presents the research case for significantly expanding the use of diversion in the juvenile justice system. Learn how arresting young people and processing their cases in juvenile court increases their likelihood of subsequent arrests, school struggles and employment challenges.

Eliminate Confinement as a Response to Probation Rule Violations

The document shares data on how juvenile confinement causes serious harm to youth, fails to prevent future offending and exacerbates racial and ethnic disparities. Read how confinement runs counter to the lessons of adolescent brain science.

Research in Brief to Transform Juvenile Probation

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