Reducing Recidivism and Improving Other Outcomes for Young Adults in the Juvenile and Adult Criminal Justice Systems
This brief, from the CSG Justice Center, is designed to help state and local officials better support young adults in the justice system. It identifies these young adults' distinct needs, summaries the limited research available on what works to address these needs, and provides recommendations for steps that policymakers, juvenile and adult criminal justice agency leaders, researchers, and the field can take to improve outcomes.
The period of time immediately following release from prison or jail can be very challenging, but for people…
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Recent juvenile justice system assessment highlights potential policy improvements.
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“Purpose, Necessity, and Impact”: Reflections from the Transforming Juvenile Probation Certificate Program
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Planning to Prevent Relapse? A New Tool Can Help
The period of time immediately following release from prison or jail can…
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Changes on the Horizon in Sonoma County
Recent juvenile justice system assessment highlights potential policy improvements.
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Five Ways States Can Prep Youth in the Justice System for Employment
A new brief outlines five actions state career technical education (CTE) directors can take to improve workforce development training for young people in the justice system.
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Five Ways North Dakota Can Revamp Its 50-Year-Old Juvenile Justice Policy
After completing an assessment of their juvenile justice system, North Dakota leaders are now considering reforms to long-standing legislation.
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