Tag Archive for: culpability

Breaking Open the “Black Box”: How Risk Assessments Undermine Judges’ Perceptions of Young People – Prison Policy Initiative
It's complicated enough for judges to weigh the influence of youth in their decisions. A new paper argues that algorithmic risk assessments may further muddy the waters.
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Florida Holds Highest Rate of Juveniles in Adult Prison – Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette
Data from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) reveals that Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties have the highest rate of direct-filed juveniles in the state. Read more.