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Focusing on diversion—instead of detention—yields positive results for youth with behavioral health issues

January 4, 2021

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University evaluating effectiveness of Ohio’s Behavioral Health/Juvenile Justice Initiative Of the 5,300 children...

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Mandel School’s Frederick Butcher and Jeff Kretschmar speak on risk assessment in juvenile justice system

February 28, 2020

How juvenile justice systems must balance risk assessment with racial equity Juvenile Justice Exchange: Frederick Butcher, research assistant...

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Case Western Reserve part of $1 million grant to launch new domestic violence court

November 25, 2019

In partnership with Cuyahoga County, researchers and court officials will establish new docket to address high-risk cases According...

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Juvenile diversion programs work, but new CWRU research shows they also curb tendencies to reoffend in early adulthood

August 1, 2018

Juveniles who complete diversion programs for their crimes are less likely to continue their criminal activity as adults,...

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Preventing murder by addressing domestic violence

June 11, 2018

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University found 45 percent of victims were at high risk for homicide and...

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