Bulletin Examines Transfer of Juveniles to Criminal Courts
August 14, 2008
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has published "Juvenile Transfer Laws: An Effective Deterrent to Delinquency?"
In an effort to strengthen sanctions for serious juvenile crimes, most states enacted laws expanding the types of offenders and offenses eligible for transfer from juvenile courts to adult criminal courts.
This bulletin provides an overview of research on the deterrent effects of such transfers, focusing on OJJDP-funded studies on the effect of transfer laws on recidivism. The information it provides should help inform public discussion and policy decisions.
Resources:
"Juvenile Transfer Laws: An Effective Deterrent to Delinquency?" is available online only at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=242419.
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