You’’re An Adult Now: Youth in Adult Criminal Justice Systems

The report released by the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections focuses on issues related to managing youth offenders in an adult corrections system. It presents prevalence data by state, and comparative outcome data for youth served through the adult or juvenile systems. The report also discusses how states and localities are implementing changes to manage youth involved with the adult criminal system to improve public safety, contain costs, successfully rehabilitate youth and help them transition to adulthood.
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