Courts

This monograph presents a review of the literature and of national and state standards for prison suicide prevention, as well as national data on t

The identification of “federal criminal defendants who are most suited for pretrial release without jeopardizing the integrity of the judicial proc

The use of cost-effective evidence-based practices to reduce offender recidivism, crime rates, and costs is explained.

This report should be required reading for anyone interested in or developing a domestic violence court.

"It has been estimated that nearly 250,000 youth under age 18 end up in the adult criminal justice system every year.

“The goal of this project is to make existing research and practices accessible while encouraging learners to ask the right questions at the right

This report “[p]resents findings on general trends in pretrial detention and misconduct in the federal district courts between fiscal years 1995 an

Findings are reported for why 17-year-olds should be in juvenile court: their brain development, behavior, and the law; safety benefits; and econom

“Systematically assessing the number or people, appropriate resources, and measures of caseloads is critical for ensuring that courts and related a

This website provides access to hundreds of youth court websites. Peer, Student, Youth, and Teen Courts are listed by state.