Reducing Juvenile Recidivism: Policymaker Checklist

This checklist identifies three key steps that policymakers can take to increase public safety, improve youth outcomes, and maximize the efficient use of resources. Policymakers can also use this interactive checklist to learn more about the research on “what works” in particular areas of interest.

2014 | The Council of State Governments Justice Center
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