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Child sex abuse: A North Dakota agent shines compared to Penn State negligence

By Susan Ferriss

While a report condemns Penn State leaders in the Jerry Sandusky case, a North Dakota agent shows how to do right by kids.

Georgia's troubled effort to reduce juvenile crime

By Jim Walls

Georgia changed law covering juvenile offenses, but recidivism remains high

Excerpts from this story referencing "Recidivism":

"… are in school or receiving mental health treatment. Racial disparities Recidivism in the juvenile justice system seems to carry a disproportionate impact on …"

New therapy proves effective for juvenile sex offenders

Multisystemic Therapy proves effective for juvenile sex offenders.
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Report details lives ruined for children put on sex-offender registries

By Susan Ferriss

Human Rights Watch investigates how minors, even for innocuous offenses, can end up on sex-offender registries for life.