Reforming Juvenile Justice: A Developmental Approach
A new report from the National Research Council at
the National Academies highlights evidence that indicates that during
adolescence the brain is still immature, meaning young people are less
able to regulate their behavior and are more sensitive to external
influences. The report suggests legal responses to juvenile offending
should be grounded in this emerging scientific knowledge about
adolescent development, and tailored to an individual offender's needs
and social environment.
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