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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Study Revealed Safe Harbor Laws Increased Protections for Sex-Trafficked Youth, Identified Needs for Agency Support and Judicial Training
Date Published
March 8, 2021
A study of Kentucky’s safe harbor laws revealed they have helped decriminalize sex-trafficked youth. However, the study also highlighted a lack of resources and training for child welfare personnel and judges who work with these youth.
The Known Unknown: Research Needed To Plug Knowledge Gaps on Impact of Court Telepresence Technology
Date Published
July 6, 2020
Courts face a technological balancing act: How best to use devices that allow individuals to appear in court remotely while preserving the right to a fair trial. A panel of court professionals examined the issue and recommended relevant research needs.
Reentry Court Evaluation
Date Published
October 7, 2019
A Hopeful Approach — Understanding the implications for the HOPE program
Date Published
September 30, 2017
Beyond the Sentence - Understanding Collateral Consequences
Date Published
February 26, 2013
NIJ-funded database provides interactive resource on federal and state collateral consequences.