The effects of ______ pressure in juvenile correctional facilities must be considered.

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Peer group pressure can have a significant impact on the behavior and attitudes of juveniles in correctional facilities. It can either exacerbate negative behaviors or promote positive changes. Correctional officer and police officer pressures are important to consider but they are typically part of the institutional environment rather than the social environment of the juveniles. Juvenile court judges’ decisions impact the overall justice system but their direct influence on the daily lives of incarcerated youth is limited.

The Effects of ______ Pressure in Juvenile Correctional Facilities Must