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Juvenile delinquency—negative behaviors of children and teens that may result in crimes or legal action—frequently causes widespread problems in communities. RAND's research on juvenile delinquency includes populations from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and features studies related to crime and juvenile justice, at-risk populations, violence, bullying, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and adolescent mental health.

News Release

Younger Americans Much More Likely to Have Been Arrested Than Previous Generations; Increase Is Largest Among Whites and Women

Feb 25, 2019

Americans under the age of 26 are much more likely to have been arrested than Americans born in previous decades, with the increase in arrest rates occurring most rapidly among white Americans and women. The rising rate of arrests and convictions is associated with a variety of negative ramifications.
Journal Article

To Educate or to Incarcerate: Examining Disparities in School Discipline

Sep 30, 2016

Several factors contribute to disparities in office referral, suspension, and expulsion in high schools. Helping students engage in school may protect against disproportionate school discipline.

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Report

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2017–2018

This report documents the progress of participants in the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program in 2017-2018. ChalleNGe is a residential, quasi-military program for youth ages 16-18 who are experiencing difficulty in traditional high school.

Oct 15, 2019
Research Brief

As Youthful Arrests Spike, Their Consequences Rise, Too

Americans ages 26 to 35 are 3.6 times more likely to have been arrested by age 26 than those who are at least age 66. The consequences may be serious and lasting for these young people—and for the nation.

Jul 19, 2019
Article

Helping Police Find Better Strategies to Fight Crime

Which policing strategies are the most effective? A new RAND toolkit aims to help law enforcement agencies identify the best approach for the situation, and the key steps to success.

Dec 14, 2018
Report

Report

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2016–2017

This report presents information on recent participants of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe, a quasi-military program for young people lacking a high school diploma. It also documents program progress in academics, fitness, and other areas.

Aug 20, 2018
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Long-Term Economic Impact of Criminalization in American Childhoods

In this article, I document some salient and disturbing trends concerning the interaction of American youth with the criminal justice system based on a module I recently added to the PSID.

Aug 17, 2018
Report

Report

Los Angeles County Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act: Fiscal Year 2016–2017 Report

This annual report to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors evaluates the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act, which offers programs to high-need juvenile probationers and at-risk youths.

Aug 8, 2018
Journal Article

Education for Incarcerated Juveniles: A Meta-Analysis

Though the evidence base about what works in juvenile correctional education remains incomplete, the existing research does suggest promising directions for future programmatic investments.

Jul 3, 2018
Report

Leveraging Research and Philanthropy to Reduce Crime and Violence in the Mississippi Delta

The crime and violence rates in the two most populous cities in the Mississippi Delta region are significantly higher than in their surrounding areas. How are foundations funding crime and violence reduction in these areas?

Jun 29, 2018
Journal Article

Journal Article

School-Based Interventions for Reducing Disciplinary School Exclusion

The evidence suggests that school-based interventions are effective at reducing school exclusion immediately after, and for a few months after, the intervention.

Mar 15, 2018
Commentary

The Perils of Setting Police Targets: First Time Entrants to the Youth Justice System

The police play a critical role in determining whether young people are either directed towards or diverted away from the justice system. Introducing policing targets can create perverse incentives and raises particular concerns because of the potential damaging effects that criminalization can have on young people.

Jan 18, 2018
Journal Article

Journal Article

An Analysis of Trends in First Time Entrants to the Youth Justice System

A study to investigate the possible factors related to the rapid changes in the number of first time entrants to the youth justice system in England and Wales.

Nov 17, 2017
Report

Report

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2015–2016

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe is a residential, quasi-military program for young people at risk of dropping out of high school. This report provides information on recent ChalleNGe participants and develops metrics of program success.

Nov 1, 2017
Report

Report

Los Angeles County Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act: Fiscal Year 2015–2016 Report

This annual report to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors evaluates the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act, which offers programs to high-need juvenile probationers and at-risk youths.

Aug 18, 2017
Report

Report

Exploring the transferability and applicability of gang evaluation methodologies to counter-violent radicalisation

Through a targeted literature review and comparative analysis, this report examines the transferable lessons that can be drawn from evaluations of gang interventions and applied to evaluation practice in the field of counter violent extremism.

Jul 21, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Gender Differences in the Association Between Conduct Disorder and Risky Sexual Behavior

Conduct disorder is associated with risky sexual behavior among youth, but the specific behavior most strongly associated with conduct disorder is different for female and males.

Apr 27, 2017
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Journal Article

Adolescents' Stigma Attitudes Toward Internalizing and Externalizing Disorders

Vietnamese-American adolescents who feel a sense of family and filial obligation may be less likely to stigmatize people with depression and social anxiety.

Mar 15, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

How Does Incarcerating Young People Affect Their Adult Health Outcomes?

Youth who spend time in jail may need extra support from pediatricians to minimize long-term physical and mental health effects of incarceration.

Mar 13, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Restorative Practices: An Illustration to Spur High-Quality Research and Evaluation

A Maine-based trial of a Restorative Practices Intervention will assess whether a positive youth development program improves developmental outcomes and stems problem behaviors in middle schoolers, and whether the effects persist in high school.

Sep 15, 2016

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