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Rethinking Juvenile Justice and Schools

How Probation Can Do More Harm than Good When It Comes to Keeping Youth in School and on Track

Part 2 of 2

Policy Recommendations

Jurisdictions should examine the current roles and responsibilities of their juvenile probation and education systems to identify opportunities to adopt more research-based, developmentally appropriate approaches for improving school attendance and performance for youth under system supervision.

Here are five concrete policy, practice, and funding strategies for court and probation agencies to consider.

1. Revamp Supervision Conditions

2. Tailor Interventions

3. Adjust Operations

4. Eliminate School Contacts

5. Use Incentives

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