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The association between delinquent peer affiliation and disruptive behavior interacts with functional brain correlates of reward sensitivity: A biosocial interaction study in adolescent delinquents
This study explores how brain reward sensitivity and delinquent peer affiliation interact to influence disruptive behavior disorder symptoms in adolescents. It focuses on the complex interplay of biological and environmental factors.
Peer Assumption: An Illusory Consensus Hidden in the Criminal Responsibility of Juvenile Offender— Evidence from Psychology
Adolescent brains differ from adult brains, impacting impulse control and risk assessment. Global laws reflect varied approaches to juvenile criminal responsibility, using age or discernment as factors.
Neuroscience and the Criminal Legal System: A Humanitarian Application Framework
The article advocates for a humanitarian framework to integrate neurolaw findings into criminal law. It suggests neuroscience can inform sentencing and promote rehabilitation over retribution.
The end of “permanently incorrigible”: Putting Jones v. Mississippi into context
This article supports the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Mississippi but argues for eliminating life without parole sentences for all juveniles.
What Goes Up but Never Comes Down? Juvenile Punitive Practice Within the United States
The U.S. juvenile justice system is punitive and lacks a uniform federal approach, unlike many nations that follow international standards. This leads to higher re-incarceration rates and fails to adequately protect incarcerated youth.
Shrinking the Footprint of the Criminal Legal System Through Policies Informed by Psychology and Neuroscience
Psychology and neuroscience can improve the legal system by shaping policies. Findings show that prison conditions, like pollution and solitary confinement, negatively impact health and could be reformed with scientific insight.
Amending New Jersey’s Expungement Law to Reflect the Historical Treatment of Juveniles: Juveniles Deserve a Second Chance
The article finds that New Jersey's law prevents expunging certain juvenile offenses, regardless of rehabilitation. This forces many to seek less effective record sealing, which still allows some disclosure of past acts.
Degradation or Redemption? A Parole Board Polices a Moral Boundary
A parole board denied release to a woman convicted as a juvenile, despite a low risk of re-offending. An appeals court mandated her release, highlighting how moral factors can improperly influence parole decisions.
Advancing Racial Justice Through the Restatement of Children and the Law
The Restatement of Children and the Law outlines regulations for children across various contexts. However, racial bias often causes state interventions, meant to protect, to disproportionately harm Black and Indigenous youth.
Child Sexual Abuse Victimization Amongst Detained Adolescents and Incarcerated Young Adults: Findings from an Australian Population-Based Birth Cohort Study
This study found child sexual abuse (CSA) and multi-type maltreatment are significantly more prevalent in incarcerated populations. Females in custody experienced higher rates of both CSA and other maltreatment.
Disparities in sentencing: Creating a “Benchcard” on brain development to incorporate neuroscience research
The article discusses how the U.S. legal system’s approach to juvenile life without parole creates significant sentencing disparities across states. It highlights the 2021 Jones v.
Criteria and Procedures for Meaningful Parole Review for People Sentenced as Youth
The Supreme Court found that children are less culpable than adults and changed sentencing laws for crimes committed by those under 18. This led to reforms allowing opportunities for release, even for life sentences.
The second look movement: A review of the nation's sentence review laws
The U.S. prison population has grown 500% in 50 years, with over 200,000 people serving life sentences in 2020. Many states are now implementing "second look" laws, allowing for judicial review of long sentences.
A Cross-Clinic Collaboration: How an Amicus Brief Helped Create Judicial Recognition of Adultification Bias in Juvenile Sentencing
The Washington State Court of Appeals ruled that sentencing courts must consider adultification bias when sentencing youth of color, a first in American law.
A Path Toward Race-Conscious Standards for Youth: Translating Adultification Bias Theory into Doctrinal Interventions in Criminal Court
Washington courts are challenging racial bias in the criminal legal system. They are addressing adultification bias, which causes harsher treatment for youth of color, impacting sentencing and transfers to adult court.