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    Morgan Wagner
    • Mar 11
    • 3 min

    To Interview or not to Interview: Employer Perceptions of Juvenile Records

    Although in many states juvenile criminal records are supposed to be sealed once the juvenile turns 18, this is not always consistently...

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    Brenda Torres
    • Feb 26
    • 3 min

    Do teenagers' thoughts mature faster than their emotions?

    As many of us can remember, adolescence is a stage of life marked by contradictions. Teens are treated like adults in some cases and like...

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    Grace Hanzelin
    • Jan 28
    • 3 min

    Improving the "Shadow of the Trial" model of plea bargaining

    Nearly every criminal conviction in the U.S. is the result of an accepted plea deal. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, but it...

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    Andrea Sandoval
    • Jan 7
    • 2 min

    Role of school law enforcement in arrests and recidivism

    Imagine, it’s your first day of school. You feel a mix of emotions, both excitement, and dismay. As soon as you enter school grounds, you...

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    Dana Smith
    • Dec 24, 2021
    • 2 min

    The role of diverse juries in mitigating racial bias

    Our criminal justice system hinges on the constitutional right to a fair trial for everyone; however, the structure in which court...

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    Jenny Unpingco
    • Dec 17, 2021
    • 2 min

    Help! Defense attorneys' representation in juvenile interrogation needed

    In the United States, around 60,000 juveniles are placed in prisons and jails daily. Research shows that adolescents are less likely to...

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    Elisa Arizbeth
    • Dec 10, 2021
    • 2 min

    The transitions in perception of police legitimacy and bias in male youth

    The public's perceptions of police differ by age, race, and location. As a child, one learns at school that they are part of the justice...

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    Vanessa Rivero
    • Dec 3, 2021
    • 3 min

    Release in the age of COIVD - 19: reintegration into a socially distanced world

    The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the lifestyles of many individuals at a global level. The consequences have not only been...

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    jlechuga5
    • Nov 5, 2021
    • 4 min

    Grad School Series: GRE

    Tips on preparing for the GRE.

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    cinthya Magallanes
    • Oct 29, 2021
    • 3 min

    Are judges and lawyers well equipped to identify valid evidence in the courtroom?

    Review of Chorn & Kovera (2019) - Variations in Reliability and Validity Do Not Influence Judge, Attorney, and Mock Juror Decisions

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    Brenda Torres
    • Oct 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Can collaboration reduce expert bias?

    The human mind, although complex and intelligent, is prone to cognitive errors. We often overestimate our ability to think clearly and...

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    birenteria
    • Oct 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Judging Risk: Judicial Use of Adolescent Risk Assessment

    Through the advancement of technology, algorithmic tools have become widespread and are currently being implemented in the criminal...

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    Morgan Wagner
    • Oct 8, 2021
    • 9 min

    Grad School Series: Going to Graduate School

    Tips on accepting a graduate school offer, moving, and starting graduate school. Additional information on costs of starting graduate school

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    Dr. Krystia Reed
    • Oct 1, 2021
    • 9 min

    Grad School Series: Picking a Program

    Tips on interviewing and selecting the graduate program that is the right fit.

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    Dr. Krystia Reed
    • Sep 24, 2021
    • 7 min

    Grad School Series: Letters of Recommendation

    Information on who to ask for a letter of recommendation and what information to provide. Information about getting involved in research.

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    Dr. Krystia Reed
    • Sep 17, 2021
    • 11 min

    Grad School Series: How To Apply To Graduate School

    Please read Should I Go To Graduate School? before reading this post. I also recommend reading Dr. Reed's background to give you context....

    66 views1 comment
    Dr. Krystia Reed
    • Sep 10, 2021
    • 7 min

    Grad School Series: Should I Go To Graduate School?

    I recommend reading the first blog post in this series which provides information about Dr. Reed's background for context. Before...

    157 views0 comments
    Dr. Krystia Reed
    • Sep 3, 2021
    • 5 min

    Grad School Series: Meet Dr. Reed

    Every semester, I have at least a dozen undergraduate students contacting me for advice about graduate school. Questions take many forms...

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    Addie Rodriguez
    • Aug 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    Where does probation monitoring end and parenting begin?

    The juvenile justice system is designed to be different than the adult justice system. In theory, it takes a more rehabilitative...

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    Meghana Gavirneni
    • Aug 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    Avoiding the unavoidable: Pretrial publicity and it's effects on jury selection

    With the expansion of technological media over the past few decades, court trials have faced more intense public interest and media...

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