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Incarcerated Neurodivergent Youth of Color Face Heightened Risk of Assault, Study Finds

By Kayla BetuliusSeptember 28, 20250 comments

A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative reveals that youth of color with disabilities are disproportionately subject to physical assault by staff while incarcerated, highlighting the need for decarceration efforts to prioritize the most marginalized youth.

Promising Practices for Change in Racial Disparities in Prosecution Revealed

By Vanguard AdministratorMay 25, 20250 comments

A recent workshop by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine highlighted the central role prosecutors play in shaping criminal justice outcomes and the need for greater research and evidence-based approaches to reduce harm and advance equity.

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