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What they say about … LESS
COST, MORE SAFETY:
"By documenting the powerful successes of eight reform initiatives around the nation, Mr. Mendel's new report, LESS COST, MORE SAFETY: Guiding Lights for Reform in Juvenile Justice torpedoes the popular but misguided notion that throwing the book at young offenders is the only way or the best way to combat adolescent crime. "As the programs documented in Less Cost, More Safety make clear, we have effective tools at our disposal to reduce recidivism by juvenile offenders. By heeding the evidence and replicating effective practices, we can both increase public safety and eliminate wasteful spending of taxpayers' hard-earned dollars."
* * * "Less Cost, More Safety" offers good news and solid reasons to implement sound policy solutions that give young people the second chance they need to turn their lives around. These eight success stories show that America has the potential to build a more effective youth justice system that gives kids the tools they need to make better choices."
* * * "If elected public officials and juvenile justice professionals are really interested in a practical guide about what works in rehabilitating delinquents and turning them into productive citizens, they should read this report. It contains information about programs that are effective and can easily be replicated in virtually jurisdiction in the country."
* * * "LESS COST, MORE SAFETY provides concrete examples of reforms and innovations that, if replicated broadly, would make our nation's juvenile justice system smarter, fairer, cheaper, and far more effective. Practitioners and policy makers ought to immerse themselves in the practical suggestions and insights presented in this monograph."
American Youth Policy Forum
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