Thousands of police departments have adopted body-worn cameras over the last few years. Previous research on acceptance of the cameras has yielded mixed findings. A new study that examined how Tempe, Arizona, planned and carried out a body-worn camera program found that adhering to federal guidelines helped ensure integration and acceptance among police, citizens, and […]
8/1/18 – Youth Today “There is a growing awareness, in the United States and Europe, that emerging adults – those ages 18–25 – are a developmentally distinct group worth special treatment at the hands of the justice system.” Vincent Schiraldi, CJRA Expert.
7/31/18 – The Crime Report “While those countries have distinct approaches to which courts, which facilities and at which ages emerging adults can benefit from juvenile laws and practices, they also have some commonalities worth examination by U.S. policymakers” Vincent Schiraldi, CJRA Expert.
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Vermont recently moved to extend the jurisdiction of its juvenile courts from age 18 to 20, and three other U.S. states (Connecticut, Illinois, and Massachusetts) are considering similar proposals. This comes amid growing awareness that 18- to 25-year-olds are a developmentally distinct group that should be treated differently by the justice system. New research examined […]
7/20/18 – Yahoo News “So while there certainly has been a recent increase in foster care caseloads that is likely partially attributable to the opioid crisis, this change has actually been well within what we would expect to see historically and may actually reflect getting back to a ‘normal’ pre-Great Recession level — when the […]
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6/26/18 – Philadelphia Inquirer “The incentives for elected DAs and judges only reinforce that approach. Prison costs are borne at the state level.” Jody Sundt, CJRA Expert
6/16/18 – The Advocate “If investigators end up with few leads in some cases, it’s not because they’re focusing more attention on others.” David Carter, CJRA Expert
6/11/18 – Indianapolis Star “The most effective policy is a licensing process.” Daniel Webster, CJRA Expert