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The Right Model for Juvenile Justice

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Topic: Civil Rights and Justice
Policy: Criminal and Juvenile Justice

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To prevent more youth from entering the adult prison system, the federal and state governments are looking to improve the juvenile justice system. Twenty-five years ago, Missouri modified its approach to dealing with troubled children and reduced recidivism rates by developing community-based centers where young people remain in the community, receive intense case management, and participate in workforce development activities.

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