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The Imprint Weekly Podcast offers listeners a regular review of news and trends in America's child welfare and juvenile justice systems, along with other critical services for youth and families. Join Imprint Senior Editor John Kelly for a discussion of the week's major headlines, plus interviews with leaders in the field.

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“There Is No Juvenile Crime Wave…Period”

April 21, 2024 • The Imprint • Episode 169

Criminologist Alex Piquero, who led the Bureau of Justice Statistics early in the Biden administration, joined us to discuss what the best available data shows about trends in youth crime before, during and after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discussed the media’s coverage of youth crime, and what Piquero’s research shows are the most effective ways to prevent and deter youth from committing crimes.

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Gov. Moore, Veto Maryland’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bill
https://rb.gy/ea8kcg

America; You want decent public safety? Then pay for it.
https://rb.gy/1n2w4b

‘Raise the Age’ repeal takes effect, meaning 17-year-olds will be charged as adults
https://shorturl.at/qwGRW

National Incident-Based Reporting System
https://bjs.ojp.gov/national-incident-based-reporting-system-nibrs

National Crime Victimization Survey
https://bjs.ojp.gov/data-collection/ncvs