Youth Justice

Affirming the need to focus on what helps children and youth succeed

Research and conversations on child and family well-being often focus on the risk factors that contribute to poor outcomes. Though it is critical to understand risk factors, it is equally important to understand protective factors. Protective factors are conditions or attributes of individuals, families, and communities that help buffer...

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That Pesky Problem with Lead Exposure and Juvenile Justice

WCCF has previously blogged about the research link between reductions in children's exposure to lead (removing lead from paint, unleaded gasoline, etc.) and reductions in youth crime. Some researchers have gone as far as suggesting that nearly two-thirds of the youth crime reduction can be attributed to reductions in exposure to lead....

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The Hidden Costs of Juvenile Detention

The high price of detaining youth goes far beyond the monetary costs to state and local jurisdictions. Detention disrupts normal adolescent development by disconnecting youth from their families, positive social supports, and interfering with their education. The disconnect between the youth and the community often leads to an increased...

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