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2025 Annual Results Report

Powerful stories from young people, families and advocates driving change in their communities underscore that lasting solutions come from those closest to the challenges.

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Childhood Trauma and the Prison Pipeline (live)

The Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline explores how severe childhood trauma can shape a young person's path into the adult criminal legal system, highlighting the experiences of more than 2,200 incarcerated individuals and the lasting impact of abuse, neglect, exploitation and instability.

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Childhood Trauma and the Prison Pipeline

May 31, 2026

This report explores how childhood trauma, abuse and neglect contribute to youth incarceration and the prosecution of children as adults. Learn more.

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Restorative Justice Diversion for Youth Accountability

April 8, 2026

Restorative justice diversion improves public safety, strengthens youth accountability and offers effective alternatives to incarceration.

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HR2: Effective Services and Supports for Youth Who are High Risk and Hard to Reach

March 29, 2026

Research on high-risk, hard-to-reach youth shows credible messengers, family support and community care improve safety without incarceration.

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What Works to Reduce Juvenile Crime

November 6, 2025

This commentary explores how CVI, deflection or diversion and restorative justice effectively reduce juvenile crime and support community safety.

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Abused by the State

September 13, 2025

This R Street report exposes systemic sexual abuse in juvenile detention and failures in justice and oversight that endanger confined youth.

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From Punishment to Prevention

June 24, 2025

The youth justice system can improve its handling of youth gun possession cases. Get practice recommendations.

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Youth Incarceration in the United States

June 24, 2025

A two-page infographic presents trends in youth incarceration and recommends more effective responses than incarceration when young people break the law.

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County Innovation in Youth Justice: Probation

June 16, 2025

This brief shares guidance for counties on adopting evidence-based youth probation practices and strategies. Learn more.

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Transforming Juvenile Justice Through Strategic Financing

March 10, 2025

A new study builds evidence for innovative, data driven financial strategies that can transform juvenile justice systems. Learn more.

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