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John J. Wilson, Acting Administrator From the Administrator
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author = {Developed As An and John J. Wilson and Acting Administrator and Jeffrey A. Butts and Janeen Buck},
title = {John J. Wilson, Acting Administrator From the Administrator},
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Abstract
ation about the characteristics of established teen courts and the operational and managerial challenges they face. It also summarizes the evaluation literature on teen courts. Background Teen courts are spreading rapidly across the United States. Many people view them as a cost-effective alternative to traditional juvenile court for some young offenders. Until recently, relatively little information has been available about how teen courts operate or how they affect youthful offenders. This Bulletin presents the results of a national survey of teen courts. The findings suggest that most teen courts are relatively small and were established very recently. The findings also suggest that the most established teen court programs (i.e., programs reporting longevity in operations and/or little financial uncertainty) may be those that are housed within or closely affiliated with the traditional juvenile justice system. The survey indicates that teen courts enjoy broad community support. Th
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