Justice reform must be grounded in evidence.  

We’re excited to share that our new paper, Effect of Juvenile Justice Financial Sanctions on Youths’ Recidivism, has been published in Law and Human Behavior. 

This study examined how juvenile financial sanctions shape youth probation outcomes. We found that financial sanctions overall modestly increased probation violations and rearrests, while fees alone did not significantly predict either outcome. 

These findings add important nuance to conversations about juvenile justice reform. If we want systems that truly support youth, policy change must be paired with evidence-based programs, services, and investments that promote long-term success. 

We’re proud to contribute research that helps move the field toward more effective, developmentally informed responses for young people. 

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